EUROCOPTER BO-105
Granville, Cedros, March 26, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 26, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Granville, Cedros |
| Country | TD |
| Coordinates | 10.11083, -61.73472 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA13WA304 |
| Event ID | 20130625X21828 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | BO-105 |
| Registration # | 9Y-TIC |
| Operator | National Helicopter Services Limited |
| Owner | National Helicopter Services Limited |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
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.
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.