Pilot Debrief

BELL 412 near Port Said City — 2019-10-11

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Date
2019-10-11
Location
Port Said City, EG
Aircraft
BELL 412
Registration
SU-CBX
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On October 11, 2019, about 1147 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 412EP, SU-CBX, impacted the sea about 65 miles north of Port Said City, Egypt after losing control in flight. There were no injuries to the two pilots and three passengers, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Egypt. The Egyptian Aircraft Accident Investigation Directorate is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacturer of the helicopter, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist in their investigation. Central Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation Ministry of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 52, Cairo Airport Road Heliopolis, Post Number 11776 Cairo Egypt Tel.: (20) 2 2268 8371 Website: www.civilaviation.gov.eg

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering
  • Loss of Control While Maneuvering

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