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BELL 407 near Chong Qing, China — 2015-09-13

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Date
2015-09-13
Location
Chong Qing, China, CN
Aircraft
BELL 407
Registration
B-7702
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 13, 2015, at 0600 local time, a Bell 407 GX, B-7702, operated by Chong Qing General Aviation Corporation, collided with terrain during an aerial photo operation near Chong Qing, P. R. China. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the two flight crew and two passengers 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 engines. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Southwest Regional Administration of CAAC China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Unknown

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