A Bell UH-1H helicopter crashed into a mountain near Chanco, resulting in 13 fatalities.
On February 15, 2009, at 15:47 local time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, registered as CC-CBW, crashed into terrain near Chanco, Chile. The aircraft, operated by Sociedad Aero Flight Service, was performing a mission to transport firefighters to assist with an active forest fire.
During the flight, the helicopter impacted a mountain. The accident resulted in 13 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and 12 passengers.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
A Bell UH-1H helicopter crashed into a mountain near Chanco, resulting in 13 fatalities.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.
The accident on 15 Feb 2009 involved a BELL UH-1H, operated by Sociedad Aero Flight Service, at Chanco, Chile.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
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