BELL 206B-3
Boca Chica — November 1, 2014
Event Information
| Date | November 1, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA15WA040 |
| Event ID | 20141103X22603 |
| Location | Boca Chica |
| Country | DR |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B-3 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One occupant was fatally injured, one occupant was seriously injured, and one occupant was not injured. The helicopter departed San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic; and was destined to El Higuero, Dominican Republic.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from:
Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación
Junta de Aviación Civil
Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue
Santo Domingo
República Dominicana
This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.