Rumour From Afganistan

[thekingshead]

Heard a rumour that the 212 in Afghanistan operated buy a canadian company had to make an emergency landing recently and the locals totalled it once it had landed. Is this true, what about the crew?

Thanks

[Skids Up]

I heard crew OK, machine a write off.

 

3rd party info only... facts may be different.

[BAH]

Not a rumour, but true. The a/c landed hard at 10,000ft and was substancially damaged, no injuries apart from a scratch. The crew walked out to a NZ base and is safe. The crash was not caused by hostile forces.

[Elvis]

CADORS Number: 2008P0111 Reporting Region: Pacific

 

Occurrence InformationOccurrence Type: Accident Occurrence Date: 2008/01/15

Occurrence Time: Day Or Night:

Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0

 

Canadian Aerodrome ID: Aerodrome Name:

Occurrence Location: Afphanistan Province:

Country: AFGHANISTAN World Area: Middle East

 

Reported By: The Company AOR Number:

TSB Class Of Investigation: TSB Occurrence No.:

Event InformationCollision with terrain

Weather - clear air turbulence (CAT)/wind shear/turbulence

Aircraft InformationFlight #:

Aircraft Category: Helicopter Country of Registration: CANADA

Make: BELL TEXTRON - USA Model: 212

Year Built: 1980 Amateur Built: No

Engine Make: PRATT & WHITNEY-CAN Engine Model: PT6T-3B

Engine Type: Turbo shaft Gear Type:

Phase of Flight: Cruise Damage: Destroyed

Owner: TASMAN HELICOPTERS LTD Operator: TASMAN HELICOPTERS LTD. (5724)

Operator Type: Commercial

 

Detail InformationUser Name: Samson, Donna

Date: 2008/01/23

Further Action Required: Yes

O.P.I.: System Safety

Narrative: The pilot of the Tasman Helicopters Bell B212, located in Afghanistan, had encountered bad weather, made a left turn, and got into a down-draft, which forced him into terrain. No mechanical issues were reported. There were no injuries and the pilot and passengers walked to a nearby base. The aircraft was a write-off and is not recoverable. The Company Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) advised the company has contacted the Person of Interest (POI) regarding this accident.

[Freefall]

Glad to hear the crew is alright first and foremost.

 

I'm also kind of glad to hear it was an accident not something else.

[rainman]

It's great that the crew is okay! I'd say especially when crashing in the mountains in very unfriendly country.

[lineworker]

What is that contract about? Are they transporting oil/gas workers to and fro? Glad they were able to walk out.

[transquebecniece]

So happy everyone is A-Okay!

[BAH]

They were transporting engineers for work projects like roads and such. USAid was the main contractor, I believe.

[Guest bag swinnger]

A New Zealand serviceman has been injured in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan and is being brought home to recover.

 

The crash happened on January 16 and the serviceman was evacuated to Bagram Air Base for immediate treatment. He underwent a minor surgical procedure, the Defence Force said today.

 

Eight people were on board the USAID Bell 212 helicopter, including five members of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT), and it was en-route to a forward patrol base from the main Kiwi base in Bamyan province when the accident happened.

 

Commander Joint Forces Major General Rhys Jones said the accident highlighted the extraordinary working conditions the NZPRT face in Afghanistan.

 

"I am grateful that no one was seriously injured and that all personnel are now safe," he said.

 

The reason for the crash is being investigated.

 

- NZPA