Incident Details
On March 7, 2010, at 1900 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206-L1 helicopter, Guatemalan registration TG-ELE, was destroyed during a forced landing in a field near Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was a Bell 206-L1, a single-engine light utility helicopter. Its registration was TG-ELE. No further information about the aircraft's age, maintenance history, or ownership was provided in the source.
Injuries
The pilot and four passengers received serious injuries as a result of the forced landing. The source did not specify the nature of the injuries or whether any fatalities occurred.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from the Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC), located at Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" in Guatemala City. The report containing this information was released for informational purposes only.
Probable Cause
The source did not state a probable cause for the accident.