9Y-TICEUROCOPTER BO-1052013-03-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

EUROCOPTER BO-105S/N: S-837

Summary

On March 26, 2013, a Eurocopter BO-105 (9Y-TIC) was involved in an accident near Granville, Cedros, TD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA13WA304. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft 9Y-TIC.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13WA304
Location
Granville, Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago
Event ID
20130625X21828
Coordinates
10.110833, -61.734722
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER
Serial Number
S-837
Model / ICAO
BO-105

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13WA304