History of Flight
On 12 May 2022, the Government of Chhattisgarh Agusta A109E helicopter, registration VT-CHG, was operating a check flight at Raipur Airport. The flight was a night route check conducted by a DGCA examiner holding a Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (CHPL) on type, serving as Pilot in Command (PIC), along with a company pilot also holding a CHPL on type, flying as co-pilot. After obtaining necessary clearances from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the helicopter departed from Raipur. Approximately 20 nautical miles from Raipur, the crew informed ATC that they would return due to a technical issue, specifically a reduction in rudder effectiveness. The crew requested priority landing and indicated they would first perform a low pass over the runway before landing. ATC cleared the helicopter for landing on runway 24. On final approach, the crew reported better control and intended to land, but later decided to execute a go-around. The crew subsequently informed ATC that they would land after the departure of a scheduled aircraft. The accident occurred during the landing phase.
Injuries to Persons
Both persons on board, the PIC and the co-pilot, sustained fatal injuries.
Damage to Aircraft
The helicopter sustained damage in the accident.
Other Damage
No other damage was reported.
Personnel Information
The PIC held a Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (CHPL) on the Agusta A109E type and was a DGCA examiner. The co-pilot also held a CHPL on the Agusta A109E type.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was an Agusta A109E helicopter, registration VT-CHG, owned by the Directorate of Aviation, Government of Chhattisgarh.
Meteorological Information
No specific meteorological information was provided in the report.
Aids to Navigation
Not specified.
Communications
The crew communicated with ATC regarding the technical issue and landing intentions.
Aerodrome Information
The accident occurred at Raipur Airport.
Flight Recorders
The report mentions a Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR) was analyzed, but details are not provided in this summary.
Wreckage and Impact Information
Not specified in the synopsis.
Medical and Pathological Information
Not specified.
Fire
Not mentioned.
Survival Aspects
Not addressed.
Tests and Research
Not covered in the provided excerpt.
Organizational and Management Information
The operator was the Government of Chhattisgarh.
Additional Information
No additional information was included.
Useful or Effective Investigation Techniques
Not discussed.