Bell 212 crash near Murbad, India

5 fatalities • Murbad, Thane District, India, India

A Bell 212 helicopter crashed into terrain during cruise flight near Murbad, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On September 29, 2013, at 0820 UTC, a Bell 212 helicopter, registration VT-HGB, crashed into terrain while in the cruise phase of flight near Murbad in the Thane District of India. The aircraft was being operated by United Heli Charters on a flight originating from Juhu with a destination of Nagpur. The impact resulted in the destruction of the helicopter and 5 fatal injuries, involving two crew members and three passengers.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Sep 2013 BELL 212 - NO SERIES NO SERIES accident near Murbad, Thane District, India, India?

A Bell 212 helicopter crashed into terrain during cruise flight near Murbad, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Sep 2013 BELL 212 - NO SERIES NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Sep 2013 involved a BELL 212 - NO SERIES NO SERIES, at Murbad, Thane District, India, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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