BELL 206
Bejucal — February 6, 2016
Event Information
| Date | February 6, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16WA107 |
| Event ID | 20160216X34107 |
| Location | Bejucal |
| Country | VE |
| Coordinates | 10.00528, -66.97334 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 6, 2016, about 1710 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV250T, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after a loss of control in flight. The flight originated at the Aerópuerto De San Juan De Los Morros (SVJM), Estado Guarice, Venezuela, with a destination of Helipuerto Avila (SVJM), Guarenas, Edo Mirando, Venezuela. The pilot was fatally injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil
Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuático y Aéreo
Av. Francisco de Miranda
Torre MTC, Piso-20
Caracas, Venezuela
Telephone: (+58 212) 2014200
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.
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.