Bell 206 L-1 accident near Muanda, Cd, May 9, 2008
On May 9, 2008 at about 6:45 am local time, a Bell 206 L-1 (helicopter), registered N5014V, was destroyed in an accident near Muanda. It was a positioning flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 9, 2008 · about 6:45 am local time
- Place
- Muanda, Congo (Democratic Republic) · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 L-1 · all 206 L-1s on the register
- Registration
- N5014V · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Positioning flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: Muanda
- Destination: Muanda
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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