# NTSB ENG15WA040: Bell 407, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, May 2, 2015

- Type: NTSB incident investigation
- Date: May 2, 2015
- Place: Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Status: N/A
- Report: June 13, 2018
- NTSB office: Aviation Engineering Division
- NTSB case key (mKey): 97459
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ENG15WA040
- NTSB report (PDF): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/97459/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA040

## Factual narrative

On May 2, 2015, a Bell Helicopters 407 powered by a Roll-Royce M250-C47B turboshaft experienced an unexpected uncommanded high rate of descent while on approach to the helipad with an external load of two diesel fuel drums. The pilot jettisoned his load and subsequently made a safe landing. The investigation is being conducted by the Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) of Papua New Guinea.

## Sequence of events

- Uncontrolled descent: Loss of engine power (partial) (defining event)

## Aircraft

- Registration: P2-HSL (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: BELL 407
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 53726
- Engines: Rolls-Royce M250-C47B
- Damage: No damage

## Weather



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