Bell 206 - B accident near Ziyang City, China, CN

On April 13, 2015, a Bell 206 - B (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Ziyang City, China, CN. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
April 13, 2015
Place
Ziyang City, China, CN
Aircraft
Bell 206 - B · Helicopter
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
30.392°N, 104.970°E
NTSB ID
20150414X21242

NTSB summary

On April 13, 2015, at 0800 local time, a Bell 206 BIII, B-7607, collided with a wire during an aerial application flight near Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, China. The helicopter was operated by Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation Ltd under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Southwestern Regional Administration China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650

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