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December 30, 2012 · Bell 407 · VT-PHH

Katra, India, IN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2012
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (1 serious injury, 6 minor injuries)
Location
Katra, India, IN
Aircraft
Bell 407
Tail Number
VT-PHH
Operator
Pawan Hans
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13WA187

On December 30, 2012, at 0645 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407, VT-PHH, registered to and operated by Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd., experienced a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing to the Katra Helipad, Katra, India. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was seriously injured. The six passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of India. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Deputy Director General Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) DGCA Complex Opposite Safdarjung Airport New Delhi - 110 003 India Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73 Fax No.: +91-011-24616715 email: amitdgca@gmail.com

Full Narrative

On December 30, 2012, at 0645 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407, VT-PHH, registered to and operated by Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd., experienced a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing to the Katra Helipad, Katra, India. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was seriously injured. The six passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of India. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Deputy Director General Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) DGCA Complex Opposite Safdarjung Airport New Delhi - 110 003 India Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73 Fax No.: +91-011-24616715 email: amitdgca@gmail.com

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 407
Tail NumberVT-PHH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPawan Hans
Engines1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary7 injuries (1 serious injury, 6 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor6
Uninjured0
Total7

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data