Bell 206 accident near Chuxiong City, China, Cn, July 7, 2012
On July 7, 2012 at about 3:25 pm local time, a Bell 206 (helicopter), registered P2HCY, was substantially damaged in an accident near Chuxiong City, China. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed.
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
- July 7, 2012 · about 3:25 pm local time
- Place
- Chuxiong City, China, China
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 L · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- P2HCY · no longer on the register · serial 45333
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July, 7 2012, about 1525 UTC, a Bell 206L, P2 HCY, crashed into the Qingshanzui Reservoir in Chuxiong City, China. The helicopter was operated by Yunnan General Aviation Co. Ltd., under the pertinent civil regulation of China. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of China. This report is for information purpose only and contains only information released by the Government of China. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: General Administration of Civil Aviation of China 155 Dongsi Street West Beijing 100710 China Tel: (86) 10 6409-1908 Fax: (86) 10 6401-2907
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
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Yunnan General Aviation Co. Ltd.
The flight
- 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 | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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