Accident
On May 4, 2008, at about 1640 Chilean local time, a Bell 407 helicopter, Chilean registry CC-PHI, was substantially damaged when it impacted a highway light pole while approaching Vitacura Airport (SCLC) in Santiago, Chile. The Chilean certificated private pilot and three passengers were seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight originated from Costa del Sol Airport (SCSO) in Lago Rapel, Chile, and was conducted under Chilean flight regulations.
Aircraft
The helicopter was a Bell 407, a single-engine type. The specific details of the aircraft's maintenance history or configuration are not provided in the source.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chile, specifically the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Departamento Prevencion de Accidentes. The investigation is ongoing, and no probable cause has been stated in the source. Further information can be obtained from the Chilean authorities.
This report is based solely on the information released by the government of Chile and is for informational purposes only.