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AGUSTA BELL AB206B

Cacao — May 2, 2018

Event Information

DateMay 2, 2018
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA18WA139
Event ID20180503X00840
LocationCacao
CountryFG
Coordinates4.32778, -52.62250
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeAGUSTA BELL
ModelAB206B
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured3

Event Location

Full Narrative

The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Agusta Bell AB206B helicopter that occurred on May 2, 2018 near Cacao, French Guiana. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of France.

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.

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