BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic

02/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2024 03:28

Accident to the Airbus AS355 registered PK-RTM on 12/02/2024 at Nusawiru

Accident to the Airbus AS355 registered PK-RTM on 12/02/2024 at Nusawiru

Engine power loss during descent, landing on the runway shoulder, tail boom strikes the ground.

Responsible entity

Indonesia - KNKT

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Indonesian authorities:

During descent the pilot noticed an abnormality with the engine parameter. The % NG indicated a split of about 5 to10 %. The pilot attempted to equalize however the split became greater, then decided to make a shallow approach and land on the left shoulder runway. After landing, the pilot found the tail boom was damaged.

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General information
Local date 12/02/2024
Responsible entity Indonesia - KNKT
State or area of occurrence Indonesia
Location Nusawiru AD
Human consequences None
Aircraft consequences Substantial
Occurrence class Accident
File number BEA2024-0041
Flight Information
Aircraft category Helicopter - Small helicopter
Operator Indonesia - Other (PT Genesa Dirgantara)
Manufacturer / Model AEROSPATIALE - AS355
Aircraft Registration PK-RTM
State of registry Indonesia
Last departure point Indonesia - WIIH : Jakarta/Halim Perdanakusuma
Planned destination Indonesia (Nusawiru Airport, West Java)
Flight phase Approach
Serial number 5105
Operator Type AG Sales/rental/service
Operation Type Unknown

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