BELL 206
San Carlos — November 17, 2015
Event Information
| Date | November 17, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN16WA044 |
| Event ID | 20151118X20221 |
| Location | San Carlos |
| Country | NU |
| Coordinates | 11.12833, -84.67056 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported dense fog in the area.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Nicaraguan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC)
Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission
Tel: +505-233-2907 / 276-8580 ext. 1090
Fax: +505-2276-8588
[email protected]
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.