BELL 407

Loma Bonita, Veracruz, Mexico, February 21, 2012

Event Information

DateFebruary 21, 2012
Event TypeACC
LocationLoma Bonita, Veracruz, Mexico
CountryMX
Coordinates18.20139, -95.82166
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberCEN12RA180
Event ID20120305X25243

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model407
Registration #XA-JMB
CategoryHELI
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On February 21, 2012, about 1400 central standard time, a Bell 407 helicopter, XA-JMB, had a loss of engine power and impacted terrain near Loma Bonita, Veracruz, Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged and was operated by Heliservicio Campeche S.A. de C.V. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The local flight and had departed from Veracruz, Mexico.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of registry, and as the state of manufacture of the aircraft and the engine.

All inquiries should be directed to:

Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT)
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC)
Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez
Mexico, D.F., Mexico c.p. 15620

Tel: (55) 57239300

Website: www.sct.gob.mx

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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