MD Helicopters 600N S2-AFZ

Summary

On 12 February 2013 at about 09:30 local time, a MD Helicopters 600N registered S2-AFZ, operated by Meghna Aviation Ltd, was involved in an accident near Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh. 6 people were on board and 6 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause statement is available for this record.

Date

12 February 2013 at 09:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

MD Helicopters 600N

Registration

S2-AFZ

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Meghna Aviation Ltd

Operating rule

Non-U.S., Non-Commercial

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

NTSB number

WPR13WA175

6 people had minor injuries.

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. No probable cause statement is present in the source data.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.

Read the full NTSB 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

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.