MD HELICOPTER 600N near Dhaka, Bangladesh — 2013-02-12
- Date
- 2013-02-12
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh, BD
- Aircraft
- MD HELICOPTER 600N
- Registration
- S2-AFZ
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On February 12, 2013, at 0930 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 600N, S2-AFZ, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. The pilot initiated an autorotation to a muddy rice paddy near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The helicopter was operated by Meghna Aviation Ltd under the pertinent civil regulations of Bangladesh. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the two pilots and four passengers received minor injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Bangladesh. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Bangladesh. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh Headquarters, Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229 Tel: +88-02-8901406 Fax: +88-02-8901418