BELL 206
Carayaca, February 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | February 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Carayaca |
| Country | VE |
| Coordinates | 10.52528, -67.13861 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA10WA157 |
| Event ID | 20100303X04933 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Registration # | YV2191 |
| Operator | Aeromedic 2005 |
| Owner | Aeromedic 2005 |
| 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 19, 2010, about 1950 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV2191, operated by Aeromedic 2005, was lost from contact with Maiquetia approach control. The helicopter departed from Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM), Caracas, Venezuela. The flight was destined for Yaure Airport (SVYA) near the town of Yaracal, in the state of Falcon, Venezuela. Subsequent to the loss of contact by approach control, law enforcement authorities located the wreckage in a mountainous area approximately 11 miles west-southwest of SVFM, near the town of Carayaca, in the state of Vargas, Venezuela. The pilot and all three passengers were fatally injured.
This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. For further information contact:
Directora General de la Junta
Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil
AV. Francisco de Miranda
Edif. Sede, piso 20
Caracas, Venezuela
Teléfonos (0212) 2015491
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained for release, from the Government of Venezuela.
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.