BELL 206L-3
Norte de Santander, May 23, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Norte de Santander |
| Country | CO |
| Coordinates | 7.92611, -72.82139 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA11WA308 |
| Event ID | 20110524X01429 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L-3 |
| Registration # | HK4448 |
| Operator | Aviheco S.A. |
| Owner | Rent Fly S.A. |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On May 23, 2011, about 2105 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206L-3, Columbian registration HK4448, operated by Aviheco S.A., was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Norte de Santander, Columbia. The local flight originated in Bogota. The two crewmembers were killed.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from:
Grupo de Investigacion de Accidentes
Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil
Avenida Eldorado # 103-23
Bogota, Colombia
Telephone: 57-1-2662210
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Columbia.
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.