HI419

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 206B-3

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 1, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA15WA040
Location
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Event ID
20141103X22603
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
HI419
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B-3B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One occupant was fatally injured, one occupant was seriously injured, and one occupant was not injured. The helicopter departed San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic; and was destined to El Higuero, Dominican Republic.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from:

Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación

Junta de Aviación Civil

Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue

Santo Domingo

República Dominicana

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA15WA040