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BELL 206 - L4 near Remote Location — 2015-02-12

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Date
2015-02-12
Location
Remote Location, ZA
Aircraft
BELL 206 - L4
Registration
ZS-RMB
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On February 12, 2015, a Bell 206L-4 powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C30P turboshaft engine experienced an uncontained engine failure followed by a successful force landing. This incident is being investigated by the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the NTSB is participating as the United States Accredited Representative to the South African CAA as the State of Manufacturer of the engine. For additional information, contact the South African CAA at: SOUTH AFRICA Civil Aviation Authority Accidents Investigations Department Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Tel.: (27) 11 545 1000/1050 E-mail: mail@caa.co.za Fax: (27) 11 545 1466 Website: http://www.caa.co.za

NTSB coding

  • Uncontained engine failure · Enroute

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