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April 10, 2014 · Bell 407 GX · B-7475
Beijing, P.R. China, CN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Location
Beijing, P.R. China, CN
Aircraft
Bell 407 GX
Tail Number
B-7475
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14WA189
On April 10, 2014, at 0323 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407GX, B-7475, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Beijing, P.R. China. The helicopter was operated by Eastern General Aviation Limited Corporation under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. One pilot was fatally injured while the second pilot received minor injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Central Southern Regional Administration (CSRA) China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650
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On April 10, 2014, at 0323 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407GX, B-7475, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Beijing, P.R. China. The helicopter was operated by Eastern General Aviation Limited Corporation under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. One pilot was fatally injured while the second pilot received minor injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Central Southern Regional Administration (CSRA) China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:23 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 407 GX
Tail NumberB-7475
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0