Accident Details
Aircraft Information
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