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September 29, 2013 · Bell 212 - NO Series NO Series · VT-HGB
Murbad, Thane District, India, IN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2013
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Murbad, Thane District, India, IN
Aircraft
Bell 212 - NO Series NO Series
Tail Number
VT-HGB
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR13WA433
On September 29, 2013, at 0820 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212, VT-HGB, collided with terrain during cruise flight near Murbad (Thane District), India. The helicopter was destroyed and two flight crew and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by United Heli Charters under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of India. The flight originated from Juhu and was destined for Nagpur. 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: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Safdarjung Airport New Delhi - 110 003 India Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73 Fax No.: +91-011-24616715 email: aaib.moca@nic.in
Full Narrative
On September 29, 2013, at 0820 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212, VT-HGB, collided with terrain during cruise flight near Murbad (Thane District), India. The helicopter was destroyed and two flight crew and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by United Heli Charters under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of India. The flight originated from Juhu and was destined for Nagpur. 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: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Safdarjung Airport New Delhi - 110 003 India Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73 Fax No.: +91-011-24616715 email: aaib.moca@nic.in
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 212 - NO Series NO Series
Tail NumberVT-HGB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0