Summary
On December 12, 2015, a Bell 206 (LV-VFD) was involved in an accident near Mendoza Province, AR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On December 12, 2015, about 1100 coordinated universal time, a Bell-206, Argentinian registration LV-VFD, was destroyed during a low altitude cruise flight over a reservoir when the helicopter struck the water for undetermined reasons, and sank in approximately 200 feet of water. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The reservoir was located in the mountains near Potrerillos, Argentina, approximately 6,000 feet above sea level.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA16WA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft LV-VFD.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On December 12, 2015, about 1100 coordinated universal time, a Bell-206, Argentinian registration LV-VFD, was destroyed during a low altitude cruise flight over a reservoir when the helicopter struck the water for undetermined reasons, and sank in approximately 200 feet of water. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The reservoir was located in the mountains near Potrerillos, Argentina, approximately 6,000 feet above sea level.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from:
Republic of Argentina National Directorate of Investigations (54) 11 4382-8890 / 91
E-mail: info@jiaac.gov.ar
Avenida Belgrano 1370 – Piso 11
C1093AAO, Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA16WA072