Bell 206L1 accident near Foasi, Png, Id, February 12, 2008
On February 12, 2008 at about 8:40 am local time, a Bell 206L1 (helicopter), registered P2IHI, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Foasi, Png. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The cause will be determined by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 12, 2008 · about 8:40 am local time
- Place
- Foasi, Png, Indonesia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206L1 · all 206L1s on the register
- Registration
- P2IHI · no longer on the register · serial 45723
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The helicopter collided with terrain in southern Indonesia, and both pilots survived. Investigators reported that the aircraft was crumpled, and sitting over on its side. Witnesses reported that the helicopter just plummeted to the ground at a very low level. They believed that the approach was irregular compared to previous or normal approaches. The pilot reported that after noticing indicators decaying or going down, he tried to increase power, but to no avail. The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Committee. Further information can be obtained from: National Transportation Safety Committee Gedung Karsa, 2nd Floor Department of Transport Merdeka Barat No. 8 Jakarta 10110 Indonesia
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Off-field or emergency landing during approach
The NTSB's findings
- Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C30P (turboshaft); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Upulima, Png
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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