Accident Overview
On April 26, 2019, a Bell 222UT helicopter operated by Trans Nation Airways, PLC, crashed near Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The helicopter, registered in Ethiopia as ET-AVF, experienced a loss of power in both of its Honeywell LTS101-750 turboshaft engines, leading to the accident.
Aircraft Details
The helicopter involved was a Bell 222UT, a twin-engine utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was powered by two Honeywell LTS101-750 turboshaft engines. The aircraft was registered in Ethiopia under the mark ET-AVF and was operated by Trans Nation Airways, PLC.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Transport Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (Ethiopian AAIB). In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Representative to participate in the investigation, as the United States is the State of Design and Manufacture of the engines. All information regarding the accident will be released by the Ethiopian AAIB.