Incident Overview
On February 12, 2015, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250-C30P turboshaft engine, suffered an uncontained engine failure. The aircraft was able to conduct a successful forced landing following the incident. No further details regarding the location or circumstances of the event have been released.
Investigation
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is leading the investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating as the United States Accredited Representative to the South African CAA, as the United States is the state of manufacture of the engine. Authorities have not yet released information on the probable cause of the failure.
Aircraft and Engine Information
The helicopter involved was a Bell 206L-4, a variant of the popular Bell 206 series. It was powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C30P turboshaft engine, a common powerplant for light helicopters. The specific registration and operator details have not been disclosed.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations have been issued at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.