VH-NSH
BELL 407T
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On September 25, 2008, at 0840 local time, a Bell 407T, Australia registry VH-NSH, ditched in Talbot Bay, Western Australia, following a loss of engine power while taking off from a marine vessel, the MV True North. The helicopter was being operated by True North No 2 Pty Ltd as a non-scheduled domestic commercial air transportation flight under the pertinent Australian civil aviation regulations. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot and 4 passengers were not injured and the remaining 2 passengers sustained minor injuries. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the ATSB at: ATSB enquiries: 1800 621 372 1800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6274 6141 Tel: (02) 6274 6440 Fax: (02) 6247 3117 Email: atsbinfo@atsb.gov.au Web: www.atsb.gov.au Canberra (Central Office) Street address: 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: (02) 6274 6141 Postal address: PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608
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