Garlick UH-1D
Copiapo — August 21, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Copiapo |
| Country | CI |
| Coordinates | -27.33000, -70.39472 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | NYC08WA320 |
| Event ID | 20081022X01147 |
Aircraft
| Make | Garlick |
| Model | UH-1D |
| Registration # | CC-CKD |
| Operator | Servicios Aereos Kipreos Limitada |
| Owner | Servicios Aereos Kipreos Limitada |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
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.
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.