Accident Overview
On February 19, 2010, at approximately 1950 UTC, a Bell 206B helicopter with Venezuelan registration YV2191 lost contact with Maiquetia approach control. The aircraft was operated by Aeromedic 2005 and had departed from Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM) in Caracas, Venezuela, destined for Yaure Airport (SVYA) near Yaracal in the state of Falcon.
Discovery of Wreckage
Following the loss of radio contact, law enforcement authorities located the wreckage in a mountainous area approximately 11 miles west-southwest of SVFM, near the town of Carayaca in the state of Vargas. The helicopter was destroyed.
Occupants
The helicopter was occupied by the pilot and three passengers. All four individuals sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. The Directora General de la Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil, based in Caracas, is responsible for the inquiry. No probable cause has been released in the available information.