# NTSB WPR13WA175: MD Helicopter 600N, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh, February 12, 2013

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation
- Date: February 12, 2013, 09:30 local (09:30 UTC)
- Place: Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 6 minor
- Status: Led by another country's authority
- NTSB office: Western Pacific Region
- Lead agency: Other
- NTSB case key (mKey): 86559
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR13WA175
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/86559/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA175

## 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 (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: MD HELICOPTER 600N
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: RN078
- Engines: 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

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