EUROCOPTER BO-105

Granville, Cedros, March 26, 2013

Event Information

DateMarch 26, 2013
Event TypeACC
LocationGranville, Cedros
CountryTD
Coordinates10.11083, -61.73472
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberERA13WA304
Event ID20130625X21828

Aircraft

MakeEUROCOPTER
ModelBO-105
Registration #9Y-TIC
OperatorNational Helicopter Services Limited
OwnerNational Helicopter Services Limited
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On March 26, 2013, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter BO-105 helicopter, Trinidad and Tobago registry 9Y-TIC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a forested area in Granville, Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial surveillance flight that was operated by National Helicopter Services Limited.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority
P.O Box 2163, National Mail Centre, Golden Grove Road, Piarco
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Telephone: (868) 669-4302
Fax: (868) 669-5397

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.

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