BELL 206 - L1
Lake Peten Izta — August 7, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 7, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15WA363 |
| Event ID | 20150818X32201 |
| Location | Lake Peten Izta |
| Country | GT |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 - L1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On August 7, 2015, about 1128 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206-L1, Guatemalan-registered TG-MIX, operated by Aereo Services, was substantially damaged when it impacted Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was transporting cargo and personnel to an archeological site.
The Guatemalan investigators received reports that the helicopter was climbing and was between 100 and 200 feet above the ground when it started to descend. The pilot attempted to return to the shoreline. The helicopter struck the water, inverted, and sank.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Guatemalan government or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Gobierno De Guatemala
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC)
Aeropuerto International La Aurora
Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013
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.