1 fatality

11 Apr 2011: BELL 206B-III — Sabah Air Aviation — Sibu, Malaysia, Malaysia

Sibu, Malaysia, Malaysia

On 11 Apr 2011, a BELL 206B-III operated by Sabah Air Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Sibu, Malaysia, Malaysia. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Bell 206B-III helicopter, registration 9M-AXH, operated by Sabah Air Aviation, collided with terrain during takeoff near Sibu, Malaysia on April 11, 2011. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter sustained substantial damage.

Accident Details

On April 11, 2011, at approximately 1350 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B-III helicopter, registration 9M-AXH, collided with terrain during takeoff near Sibu, Malaysia. The pilot was fatally injured, and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

Aircraft and Operator

The helicopter was a Bell 206B-III, operated by Sabah Air Aviation under the pertinent civil regulations of Malaysia.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Malaysia. Further information may be obtained from the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents, Ministry of Transport, Department of Civil Aviation, Level 1, 2, 3 Block D5, Federal Government Administration Centre, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia.