WPR13WA175

NTSB accident investigation · MD Helicopter 600N · Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh · February 12, 2013

Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigation
Date
February 12, 2013, 09:30 local (09:30 UTC)
Place
Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Injuries
6 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
S2-AFZMD Helicopter 600N
NTSB office
Western Pacific Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
86559

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Factual narrative

On February 12, 2013, at 0930 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 600N, S2-AFZ, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. The pilot initiated an autorotation to a muddy rice paddy near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The helicopter was operated by Meghna Aviation Ltd under the pertinent civil regulations of Bangladesh. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the two pilots and four passengers received minor injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Bangladesh. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Bangladesh. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh Headquarters, Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229 Tel: +88-02-8901406 Fax: +88-02-8901418

Aircraft

Registration
S2-AFZ
Reported as
MD Helicopter 600N
Category
Helicopter
Serial number
RN078
Engine
Rolls-Royce 250-C47M, 650 lbs thrust, turbo shaft
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial
Operator
Meghna Aviation Ltd
Flight plan
Unknown