No fatalities

Angola Ministry of Transport Notifies NTSB of Bell 430 Helicopter Accident

Cabinda, Angola

On September 16, 2016, a BELL 430 was involved in an aviation accident near Cabinda, Angola. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Angola Ministry of Transport notified the NTSB of a Bell 430 helicopter accident on September 16, 2016. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Investigation Authority The Angola Ministry of Transport (MoT) informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a Bell 430 helicopter. The incident occurred on September 16, 2016. ## NTSB Role and International Cooperation The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the MoT's investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the accident will be released by the Angola Ministry of Transport.