BELL 206
Kahramanmaras City, March 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kahramanmaras City |
| Country | TU |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA067 |
| Event ID | 20090724X20330 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Registration # | TC-HEK |
| Operator | Esas Air |
| Owner | Esas Air |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 6 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 6 |
Full Narrative
On March 25, 2009, an Bell 206, registration TC-HEK, crashed in mountainous terrain near Kahramanmaras City, Turkey. The pilot and five passengers onboard were fatally injured and aircraft was destroyed.
The investigation is being conducted by the Turkish Accident Investigation Board. The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
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.