LV-WJX

Destroyed
Fatal

BOLKOW BO105S/N: S-86

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 18, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10WA338
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Event ID
20100628X40547
Coordinates
-34.374168, -58.502223
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
LV-WJX
Make
BOLKOW
Serial Number
S-86
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BO105SA05
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On June 18, 2010, about 1118 universal Coordinated Time (UTC),an Bolkow BO-105, Argentina registration LV-WJX, operated by a private owner on a business flight, to photograph a automobile accident, collided with tall trees, overhead power lines, and struck the roof of a residence during its descent into a densely populated residential neighborhood. The pilot and photographer were killed, and the helicopter was destroyed by post impact fire. The flight originated from San Fernando Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina, at an undetermined time.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Argentina. For further information contact:

Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil

(JIAAC) Republica Argentina

Fax: 54-11-4381-6333

jiaaci@speedy.com.ar

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10WA338