N245SEMD HELICOPTER 6002017-02-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

MD HELICOPTER 600S/N: RN021

Summary

On February 07, 2017, a Md Helicopter 600 (N245SE) was involved in an accident near Guatemala City, GT. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On February 7, 2017, about 1253 local time, a United States-registered MD 600N helicopter, N245SE, impacted terrain at the La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from:Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil 9ºa. Avenida 14-75 Zona 13 Guatemala, Centro América

Tel.: (502) 2 321-5234 / 5238 E-mail: sviaccidentes@dgac.gob.gt Fax: (502) 2 321-5235 AFTN: MGGTYOYX Telex: 3120 ACIVIL GU Cable: DAEROCIVIL Guatemala

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN17WA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N245SE.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
NTSB Number
CEN17WA102
Location
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event ID
20170208X95150
Coordinates
14.581666, -90.526664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MD HELICOPTER
Serial Number
RN021
Model / ICAO
600

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AEROWNERSHIP NORTH AMERICAN SERVICES INC TRUSTEE
Address
160 GREENTREE DR STE 101
Status
Deregistered
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19904-7620
Country
United States

Analysis

On February 7, 2017, about 1253 local time, a United States-registered MD 600N helicopter, N245SE, impacted terrain at the La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from:Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

9ºa. Avenida 14-75

Zona 13

Guatemala, Centro América

Tel.: (502) 2 321-5234 / 5238

E-mail: sviaccidentes@dgac.gob.gt

Fax: (502) 2 321-5235

AFTN: MGGTYOYX

Telex: 3120 ACIVIL GU

Cable: DAEROCIVIL Guatemala

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN17WA102