Incident
On September 2, 2009, at approximately 0343 UTC, a Bell 430 helicopter operated by the Government of Andhra Pradesh crashed while en route from Hyderabad, India to Chitoor, India. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident, and according to reports, there were no survivors.
Occupants and Aircraft
The helicopter was carrying a total of five individuals: two crew members and three passengers. Among the passengers was the Secretariat of Hyderabad. The specific registration of the helicopter was not provided in the initial report.
Investigation
The Central Government of India is leading the investigation into the crash. The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative, as the United States is the country of manufacture for the helicopter's engines. All inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to the Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation in New Delhi, India.