WPR18WA061

NTSB accident investigation · Enstrom 480 · Bacoor, Philippines · December 2, 2017

Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigation
Date
December 2, 2017, 09:00 local (09:00 UTC)
Place
Bacoor, Philippines
Injuries
1 minor, 1 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Enroute
Aircraft
RP-C8955Enstrom 480
Defining event
Enroute-cruise: Loss of engine power (partial)
NTSB office
Western Pacific Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
96585

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

On December 2, 2017, at 0900 universal time coordinated, a Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480B, RP-C8955, was substantially damaged during a precautionary landing near Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. The pilot was not injured, and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of the Philippines.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Philippines. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of the Philippines. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Mia Road Pasay City 1300 Philippines Telephone: 632 944 2142 www.caap.gov.ph

Aircraft

Registration
RP-C8955
Reported as
Enstrom 480 (B)
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Substantial damage
Registered owner
Beeline Helicopters Inc