BELL 206
Montana Auyantepui, January 18, 2012
Event Information
| Date | January 18, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Montana Auyantepui |
| Country | VE |
| Coordinates | 5.99778, -62.57944 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA12WA155 |
| Event ID | 20120124X90813 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Registration # | YV1985 |
| Operator | LLOYD AVIATION C.A. |
| Owner | LLOYD AVIATION C.A. |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 5 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On January 18, 2012, about 1715 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV1985, was destroyed when it collided with a mountain during a sightseeing flight near Montaña Auyantepui, Parque Nacional Canaima, in the State of Bolívar, Venezuela. Precipitation was noted near the accident location. The flight originated at the Aeródrome de Luepa (SVLP), in the State of Bolívar, Venezuela, with a destination of Uonquen Airport (SVUQ), Uon Quen, Venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil
Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuático y Aéreo
Av. Francisco de Miranda
Torre MTC, Piso-20
Caracas, Venezuela
Telephone: (+58 212) 2014200
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for 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.