Pilot Debrief

BELL 206 near Chuxiong City, China — 2012-07-07

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Date
2012-07-07
Location
Chuxiong City, China, CN
Aircraft
BELL 206
Registration
P2 HCY
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On July, 7 2012, about 1525 UTC, a Bell 206L, P2 HCY, crashed into the Qingshanzui Reservoir in Chuxiong City, China. The helicopter was operated by Yunnan General Aviation Co. Ltd., under the pertinent civil regulation of China. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of China. This report is for information purpose only and contains only information released by the Government of China. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: General Administration of Civil Aviation of China 155 Dongsi Street West Beijing 100710 China Tel: (86) 10 6409-1908 Fax: (86) 10 6401-2907