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April 26, 2019 · Bell 222 · ET--AVF
Addis Ababa, ET
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Addis Ababa, ET
Aircraft
Bell 222
Tail Number
ET--AVF
Operator
Trans Nation Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ENG19WA022
On April 26, 2019, a Trans Nation Airways, PLC, Bell 222UT helicopter, registered in Ethiopia as ET-AVF crashed near the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after both engines, Honeywell LTS101-750 turboshafts, lost power. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Transport Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Design and Manufacture of the engines. Any information regarding this accident will be released by the Ethiopian AAIB.
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On April 26, 2019, a Trans Nation Airways, PLC, Bell 222UT helicopter, registered in Ethiopia as ET-AVF crashed near the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after both engines, Honeywell LTS101-750 turboshafts, lost power. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Transport Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Design and Manufacture of the engines. Any information regarding this accident will be released by the Ethiopian AAIB.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:28
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBell 222
Tail NumberET--AVF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrans Nation Airways
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0