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April 26, 2015 · Bell 430 · TC-HSZ
Aydin, TR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 5 uninjured
Location
Aydin, TR
Aircraft
Bell 430
Tail Number
TC-HSZ
Operator
Zorlu Air Havacilik a S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15WA211
On April 26, 2015, at 1322 coordinated universal time, a Bell 430, Turkish-registered TC-HSZ, was substantially damaged following a hard landing near Aydin, Turkey. The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. Two passengers sustained minor injuries, and three passengers were not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Turkey. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB), Turkey. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB) Hanimeli Sok. No. 7 Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey Tel 90-312-203-2173 Fax 90-312-229-7289
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On April 26, 2015, at 1322 coordinated universal time, a Bell 430, Turkish-registered TC-HSZ, was substantially damaged following a hard landing near Aydin, Turkey. The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. Two passengers sustained minor injuries, and three passengers were not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Turkey. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB), Turkey. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB) Hanimeli Sok. No. 7 Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey Tel 90-312-203-2173 Fax 90-312-229-7289
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:22 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 430
Tail NumberTC-HSZ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZorlu Air Havacilik a S
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 5 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured5
Total7
Crew 1Age 51 · None
Crew 2Age 51 · None
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0