YN-ISA

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 206S/N: 52214

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN16WA044
Location
San Carlos, Nicaragua
Event ID
20151118X20221
Coordinates
11.128333, -84.670555
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
YN-ISA
Make
BELL
Serial Number
52214
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported dense fog in the area.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Nicaraguan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC)

Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission

Tel: +505-233-2907 / 276-8580 ext. 1090

Fax: +505-2276-8588

seguridad@inac.gob.ni

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN16WA044