PNG crash - 18th Feb 2023 - Heli Solutions - P2-HSM

[Kagamuga]

PNG accident - 18th Feb 2023 - Heli Solutions - P2-HSM

On Saturday 18th Feb, Heli Solutions Bell 407, P2-HSM, apparently made a forced landing due to tail rotor gearbox failure. Although not confirmed.

Pictures on social media show the tail rotor blades hanging from the tail boom. PNG AIC investigation and damaged listed as substantial.

[Kagamuga]

[Duck Pilot]

Crash? Totally incorrect.

More like an incident that was well managed by the pilot.

Any photos of the rest of the helicopter?

[chimbu warrior]

Looks intact apart from the tail rotor. Now the owner of a lot of kau-kau by the looks of it.