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February 12, 2013 · Md Helicopter 600N · S2-AFZ
Dhaka, Bangladesh, BD
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2013
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 minor injuries)
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh, BD
Aircraft
Md Helicopter 600N
Tail Number
S2-AFZ
Operator
Meghna Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13WA175
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMd Helicopter 600N
Tail NumberS2-AFZ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMeghna Aviation
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C47M · Turboshaft · 650
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (6 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor6
Uninjured0
Total6
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0