Accidents
Indian Investigators Probe Causes of AW139 Helo Crash
Twin-engined rotorcraft had just undergone C check during maintenance visit
An AW139 helicopter operators by Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd
One of three Leonardo AW139 helicopters operated by India's Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd crashed on a ferry flight on August 24 after a C check.

India’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing the causes of an August 24 accident in which a Leonardo AW139 helicopter crashed during a ferry flight following maintenance work. Four crew members on board sustained injuries when the aircraft, which was operated by charter operator Global Vectra Helicorp, crashed close to Pune en route from Mumbai to Vijayawada in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

The AW139’s black box was retrieved from the scene of the accident, and the AAIB is liaising with the manufacturer to compile a report on the data recorded. The AAIB will report its findings to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation.