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April 11, 2011 · Bell 206B-III · 9M-AXH
Sibu, Malaysia, MY
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Sibu, Malaysia, MY
Aircraft
Bell 206B-III
Tail Number
9M-AXH
Operator
Sabah Air Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11WA200
On April 11, 2011, about 1350 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B-III, 9M-AXH, collided with terrain during takeoff near Sibu, Malaysia. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was operated by Sabah Air Aviation under the pertinent civil regulations of Malaysia. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Malaysia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Chief Inspector of Air Accidents Ministry of Transport Department of Civil Aviation Level 1, 2, 3 Block D5 Federal Government Administration Centre 62502 Putrajaya Malaysia Tel: (60) 3-8871-4000 Fax: (60) 3-8871-4069
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On April 11, 2011, about 1350 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B-III, 9M-AXH, collided with terrain during takeoff near Sibu, Malaysia. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was operated by Sabah Air Aviation under the pertinent civil regulations of Malaysia. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Malaysia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Chief Inspector of Air Accidents Ministry of Transport Department of Civil Aviation Level 1, 2, 3 Block D5 Federal Government Administration Centre 62502 Putrajaya Malaysia Tel: (60) 3-8871-4000 Fax: (60) 3-8871-4069
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B-III
Tail Number9M-AXH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSabah Air Aviation
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20B · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0