Bell 505 Jet Ranger Helicopter X
On April 5, Bell 505 helicopter VN-8650 operated and managed by Northern Service Flight Company (VHN) lost contact and crashed in the sea bordering Hai Phong and Quang Ninh. .
Talking to Tuoi Tre Online on the evening of April 5, Mr. Pham Quang Hien – Secretary of the Cat Hai District Party Committee, Hai Phong City – said that the functional forces of the district and the city were mobilized to search and rescue the helicopter. Bell 505 helicopter number VN-8650 operated and managed by Northern Service Flight Company (VHN) – lost contact, crashed in the bordering sea area between Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh) and Lan Ha Bay ( Hai Phong).
According to Mr. Hien, local information received showed that there were 5 people on the plane and now the rescue force has found two victims. Currently, search forces are still focusing on finding the remaining victims.
According to initial information, the plane took off at 16h56 at Tuan Chau until 17h04 (about 5 minutes after take-off, contact was lost).
About the helicopter service to see Ha Long Bay, the Bell 505 helicopter is a 5-seater, has its own helipad airport on Tuan Chau island, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province specializing in serving flights Ha Long sightseeing.
Ha Long helicopter tour usually lasts 10 minutes, sightseeing along the route Tuan Chau island – Dau Go island – Ga Choi island – Titop island – Bai Tu Long bay – Re island – Tuan Chau island.
The aircraft is a new generation of lightweight aircraft produced by the American company Bell Helicopter in 2018. The aircraft is certified for safety by the US Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA) and the Federal Aviation Safety Agency. European Union (EUASA).
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