Bell 430 crash near Kurnoon, India

5 fatalities • Kurnoon, India

A Bell 430 helicopter operated by the Government of Andhra Pradesh crashed while enroute from Hyderabad to Chitoor.

What happened

On September 2, 2009, at approximately 0343 UTC, a Bell 430 helicopter, registration VT-APG, crashed near Kurnoon, India. The aircraft was operating a flight from Hyderabad, India, to Chitoor, India, under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).

There were five people on board the aircraft, consisting of two crew members and three passengers, including the Secretariat of Hyderabad. The crash resulted in 5 fatal injuries, and there were no survivors. The helicopter was destroyed in the accident.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Sep 2009 BELL 430 accident near Kurnoon, India?

A Bell 430 helicopter operated by the Government of Andhra Pradesh crashed while enroute from Hyderabad to Chitoor.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Sep 2009 BELL 430 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Sep 2009 involved a BELL 430, operated by Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad (Poll "C"), at Kurnoon, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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