Introduction
The Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) of Papua New Guinea released final report AIC 23-1006 concerning an accident involving a Bell 407 helicopter, registration P2-HSN, operated by Heli Solutions Limited. The accident occurred on 22 September 2023 at Gebrau Village, Madang Province. The event was described as a loss of visibility and collision with a tree during landing.
Incident Details
The report includes a history of the flight, detailing the route from Mamai Village to Gebrau. It provides information on injuries to persons, damage to the aircraft, and other damage. Personnel and aircraft information are documented, as well as meteorological conditions, aids to navigation, and communications. The helicopter landing area is described. Flight recorder data from the Engine Control Unit was analyzed. Wreckage and impact information, medical and pathological data, fire aspects, and survival factors are covered. Tests and research are included. Organisational and management information about the operator, Heli Solutions Limited, is provided, along with additional analysis on crew resource management, crew decision making, and handling techniques.
Analysis
The analysis section addresses approach technique, rotor downwash effect, operational safety and quality procedures, and crew decision making.
Conclusions
The conclusions list findings under categories: aircraft, pilot, flight operations, operator, helicopter landing area, flight recorders, medical, and survivability. The report also identifies causes (contributing factors) and other factors, though the specific causes are not detailed in this summary. Safety recommendations were issued to Heli Solutions Limited.