Bell 407T accident near Talbot Bay, Au, September 25, 2008
On September 25, 2008 at about 8:40 am local time, a Bell 407T (helicopter), registered VHNSH, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Talbot Bay. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people had minor injuries; 5 others were unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 25, 2008 · about 8:40 am local time
- Place
- Talbot Bay, Australia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 5 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bell 407T · all 407Ts on the register
- Registration
- VHNSH · no longer on the register · serial 53376
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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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
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
- Ditching during emergency descent
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: True North No. 2 Pty Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: Talbot Bay at 8:39 am
- Destination: Talbot Bay
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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