4 fatalities

13 Sep 2015: BELL 407 GX — Chong Qing, China, China

Chong Qing, China, China

On 13 Sep 2015, a BELL 407 GX was involved in an aviation accident near Chong Qing, China, China. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 13, 2015, a Bell 407 GX (B-7702) operated by Chong Qing General Aviation Corporation crashed during an aerial photo operation near Chongqing, China. The helicopter was substantially damaged; all four occupants were fatally injured.

Accident Details

On September 13, 2015, at 0600 local time, a Bell 407 GX helicopter, registration B-7702, operated by Chong Qing General Aviation Corporation, collided with terrain during an aerial photo operation near Chong Qing, People's Republic of China. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The two flight crew and two passengers were fatally injured.

Investigation

The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative, as the state of manufacture for the engines.

Contact Information

Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to:

Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Southwest Regional Administration of CAAC China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650