ROBINSON R22 near Guangdong Province, China — 2013-07-29
- Date
- 2013-07-29
- Location
- Guangdong Province, China, CN
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON R22
- Registration
- B-7036
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 2
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On July 29, 2013 about 0710 Beijing time, a Robinson R22, B-7036, crashed in the Guangdong Province of China. The helicopter was operated as an instructional flight by Guangzhou Suilian Helicopter Aviation. The helicopter was substantially damaged and both pilots were fatally injured. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Central Southern Regional Administration (CSRA) China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650