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July 7, 2012 · Bell 206 L · P2 HCY
Chuxiong City, China, CN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Chuxiong City, China, CN
Aircraft
Bell 206 L
Tail Number
P2 HCY
Operator
Yunnan General Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12WA331
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 L
Tail NumberP2 HCY
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYunnan General Aviation
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0