Garlick UH-1D

Copiapo — August 21, 2008

Event Information

DateAugust 21, 2008
Event TypeACC
LocationCopiapo
CountryCI
Coordinates-27.33000, -70.39472
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberNYC08WA320
Event ID20081022X01147

Aircraft

MakeGarlick
ModelUH-1D
Registration #CC-CKD
OperatorServicios Aereos Kipreos Limitada
OwnerServicios Aereos Kipreos Limitada
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

None.

Full Narrative

On August 21, 2008, about 0530 Chilean local time, a Garlick UH-1D, Chilean registry CC-CKD, was destroyed when it descended into mountainous terrain shortly after taking off from a helipad in Copiapo, Atacama Region, Chile. The Chilean certificated commercial pilot incurred minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was conducted under Chilean flight regulations.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from:

Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil
Departamento Prevencion de Accidentes
Elena Blanco 1050, Providencia
Santiago, Chile

Tel: 56-2-4368141
Fax: 56-2-4368142

Email: [email protected]

http://www.dgac.cl/portal/page?_pageid=239,83172&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

This report is for informational purposes only, and only contains information released by the government of Chile.

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