Overview
On March 25, 2009, a Bell 206 helicopter, registered as TC-HEK, crashed in mountainous terrain near Kahramanmaras City, Turkey. The accident resulted in fatal injuries to all six individuals on board—the pilot and five passengers—and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft and Occupants
The helicopter involved was a Bell 206, a single-engine light utility helicopter. The registration number TC-HEK indicates it was registered in Turkey. At the time of the accident, it was carrying the pilot and five passengers, totaling six occupants. All suffered fatal injuries. The aircraft itself was completely destroyed by the impact.
Accident Details
The accident occurred in a mountainous area near Kahramanmaras City, located in southern Turkey. The terrain is characterized by rugged, elevated ground. The specific circumstances leading to the crash have not been detailed in available reports. The time of day and weather conditions at the time of the accident are not specified in the source.
Investigation
The Turkish Accident Investigation Board is conducting the official investigation into the accident. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist with the investigation. The involvement of the NTSB is standard procedure for international aviation accidents where the aircraft or components may have been manufactured in the United States. The investigation aims to determine the factors that led to the crash.