What happened
On September 4, 2012, at approximately 0730 UTC, an Agusta Bell 206-3B helicopter, registered A6-FTB, impacted terrain within a flight training area near Al Ain International Airport (OMAL) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The flight was being conducted as a local training mission under United Arab Emirates flight regulations.
During the impact, the aircraft's transmission separated from the fuselage, causing the helicopter to break into four distinct pieces. The flight instructor and student pilot sustained 2 minor injuries. Both individuals were transported to a hospital for medical evaluation and were subsequently released.
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 5 statute miles and winds from 170 degrees at 06 knots.