Bell 206 Helicopter Crash Near Carayaca, Venezuela

4 fatalities • Carayaca, Venezuela

A Bell 206B helicopter operated by Aeromedic 2005 crashed in a mountainous area near Carayaca, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On February 19, 2010, at approximately 1950 UTC, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration YV2191, disappeared from radar contact while flying in Venezuela. The aircraft, operated by Aeromedic 2005, had departed from Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM) in Caracas, destined for Yaure Airport (SVYA) near Yaracal.

Following the loss of communication with Maiquetia approach control, law enforcement officials located the wreckage in a mountainous region approximately 11 miles west-southwest of SVFM, near the town of Carayaca in the state of Vargas. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and all three passengers.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Feb 2010 BELL 206 B accident near Carayaca, Venezuela?

A Bell 206B helicopter operated by Aeromedic 2005 crashed in a mountainous area near Carayaca, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 2010 BELL 206 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Feb 2010 involved a BELL 206 B, operated by Aeromedic 2005, at Carayaca, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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