BELL UH-1H
Chanco, February 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | February 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Chanco |
| Country | CI |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA09WA167 |
| Event ID | 20090217X10218 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | UH-1H |
| Registration # | CC-CBW |
| Operator | Sociedad Aero Flight Service |
| Owner | Sociedad Aero Flight Service |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 13 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 13 |
Probable Cause
None.
Full Narrative
On February 15, 2009, at 1547 local time, a Bell Helicopter UH-1H, Chilean registration CC-CBW, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Chanco, Chile. The pilot and 12 passengers were fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Chilean flight regulations.
The pilot was transporting firefighters to assist in fighting a forest fire, when the helicopter impacted a mountain.
This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. For further information contact:
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil
Departamento Prevencion de Accidentes
Elena Blanco 1050, Providencia
Santiago, Chile
Telephone: 011 56 02 4392626
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from, 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.