Accident Overview
On September 3, 2010, a Bell OH-58 helicopter, registered in Mexico as XY-KYY, was substantially damaged when it struck the ground during a crop dusting operation near Tuxtlas, Mexico. The accident occurred at an unspecified time under visual meteorological conditions. The helicopter was carrying a pilot and one passenger, both of whom sustained fatal injuries.
Sequence of Events
According to the Mexican investigation authorities, a loud noise was heard prior to the helicopter's impact with the ground. The main rotor blades came to a stop by the time of impact. No further details regarding the initial occurrence or the events leading to the noise were provided.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Mexican government, specifically the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) and the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The information released is limited to what has been officially disclosed by these authorities. No probable cause has been stated in the available report.