Incident Overview
On March 16, 2011, at approximately 0718 coordinated universal time, a Bell 412EP helicopter registered in the United Arab Emirates as A6-FLV experienced a failure of the landing gear aft cross tube. The incident occurred while the helicopter was being loaded at Zakum Field, UAE.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was a Bell 412EP, a twin-engine utility helicopter. Its registration, A6-FLV, indicates it was registered in the United Arab Emirates. No further details about the aircraft's history or maintenance were provided in the source.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates. As the state of design of the helicopter, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been requested to assist the GCAA in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to the GCAA Investigation Sector in Abu Dhabi, UAE.