MD HELICOPTER 600
Guatemala City, February 7, 2017
Event Information
| Date | February 7, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Guatemala City |
| Country | GT |
| Coordinates | 14.58167, -90.52666 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA102 |
| Event ID | 20170208X95150 |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTER |
| Model | 600 |
| Registration # | N245SE |
| Owner | AEROWNERSHIP NORTH AMERICAN SERVICES INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 4 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 7, 2017, about 1253 local time, a United States-registered MD 600N helicopter, N245SE, impacted terrain at the La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from:Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
9ºa. Avenida 14-75
Zona 13
Guatemala, Centro América
Tel.: (502) 2 321-5234 / 5238
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (502) 2 321-5235
AFTN: MGGTYOYX
Telex: 3120 ACIVIL GU
Cable: DAEROCIVIL Guatemala
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.