EUROCOPTER AS332L

Mexico City, November 11, 2011

Event Information

DateNovember 11, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationMexico City
CountryMX
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberDCA12RA012
Event ID20111111X63239

Aircraft

MakeEUROCOPTER
ModelAS332L
Registration #XC-UHM
OperatorFuerza Aerea Mexicana
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal8
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured8

Full Narrative

On November 11, 2011, a Eurocopter AS 332L Super Puma, registration XC-UHM, operated by Fuerza Aerea Mexicana (Presidential Use), crashed in a rural area south of Mexico City, enroute from Camp Marte, Mexico to Cuernavaca, Mexico. The eight passengers and crew were fatally injured.

The investigation is being conducted by the Mexican Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). At the request of the Mexican Government, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation.

All inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to:

Efren Garcia Garcia, Director General de Comunicacion Social, tel 5723 9346 or 5723 9347, email: [email protected]

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.

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