No fatalities

Bell 407 GX Makes Precautionary Landing Near West Bangkala, Indonesia

West Bangkala, Indonesia

On November 28, 2018, a BELL 407 GX was involved in an aviation accident near West Bangkala, Indonesia. No fatalities were reported. 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 November 28, 2018, a Bell 407 GX helicopter, registration PK-JPB, executed a precautionary landing near West Bangkala, Indonesia after an engine chip detector caution light illuminated. No injuries, substantial damage.

Accident Details

On November 28, 2018, at approximately 0850 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 407 GX, registration PK-JPB, performed a precautionary landing near West Bangkala, Indonesia. The maneuver followed the illumination of the engine chip detector caution light. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, but there were no injuries to the pilot or passenger.

Aircraft Information

The helicopter, a Bell 407 GX, was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia.

Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is investigating the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), as the state of manufacture of the helicopter and engine, has designated a US accredited representative to assist the NTSC.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Nov 2018 BELL 407 GX accident near West Bangkala, Indonesia?

On November 28, 2018, a Bell 407 GX helicopter, registration PK-JPB, executed a precautionary landing near West Bangkala, Indonesia after an engine chip detector caution light illuminated. No injuries, substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Nov 2018 BELL 407 GX accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Nov 2018 involved a BELL 407 GX, at West Bangkala, Indonesia.