BELL 205
San Clemente, March 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | San Clemente |
| Country | CI |
| Coordinates | 35.55000, -71.48333 |
| Airport | None |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA11WA215 |
| Event ID | 20110327X95842 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 205 |
| Registration # | CC-CID |
| Operator | FAASA Chile Servicio Aereos LTDA |
| Owner | FAASA Chile Servicio Aereos LTDA |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On March 24, 2011, at 2230 universal coordinated time, a Bell 205A-1 helicopter, Chilean registration CC-CID, was destroyed when it experienced a tail rotor malfunction, and impacted terrain in San Clemente, Chile. The pilot was fatally injured and one crew member sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that was conducting fire fighting operations under Chilean flight regulations.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from:
Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics
Chile Elena Blanco # 1050
Providencia, Chile 7500000
Telephone: 011 56 02 410 7399
Fax: 011 56 02 410 7632
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by 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.