Bell 206 accident near Berastagi, Id, December 30, 2013
On December 30, 2013 at about 10:30 am local time, a Bell 206 (helicopter), registered PKDAL, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Berastagi. 1 person was killed and 2 people were seriously injured; 2 others were unhurt.
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
- December 30, 2013 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Berastagi, Indonesia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 2 people were seriously injured; 2 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- PKDAL · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
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
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during enroute (climb to cruise)
- Miscellaneous/other during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- 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 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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