Bell 206 Helicopter Destroyed During Forced Landing in Guatemala

No fatalities • Guatemala City, Guatemala

A Bell 206-L1 helicopter was destroyed during an emergency landing in a field near Guatemala City.

What happened

On March 7, 2010, at 1900 UTC, a Bell 206-L1 helicopter, bearing registration TG-ELE, was involved in an accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala. The aircraft was forced to perform a landing in a field, which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter. The pilot and four passengers sustained 5 serious injuries, and there were 0 fatalities.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Mar 2010 BELL 206 L1 accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala?

A Bell 206-L1 helicopter was destroyed during an emergency landing in a field near Guatemala City.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Mar 2010 BELL 206 L1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Mar 2010 involved a BELL 206 L1, at Guatemala City, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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