Bell 407 GX accident near West Bangkala, Id, November 28, 2018
On November 28, 2018 at about 8:50 am local time, a Bell 407 GX (helicopter), registered PKJPB, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near West Bangkala. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
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
- November 28, 2018 · about 8:50 am local time
- Place
- West Bangkala, Indonesia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 407 GX · all 407 GXs on the register
- Registration
- PKJPB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 28, 2018, about 0850 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 407 GX, PK-JPB, executed a precautionary landing following the illumination of the engine chip detector caution light near West Bangkala, Indonesia. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia. The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the NTSC in its investigation. National Transportation Safety Committee Ministry of Transportation Building, 3rd Floor Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5 Jakarta 10110 Indonesia Tel.: (62) 21 351-7606 E-mail: knkt@dephub.go.id Fax: (62) 21 351-7606
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
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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