8 fatalities

NTSB Assists Mexico in 2010 Bell 212 Helicopter Accident Investigation

Minatitlan Veracruz, Mexico

On October 15, 2010, a BELL 212 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Minatitlan Veracruz, Mexico. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Mexican government notified the NTSB of a Bell 212 helicopter accident on October 15, 2010. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Mexico releasing all investigative information.

Notification and Appointment of Representative On October 15, 2010, the government of Mexico notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Bell 212 helicopter. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico in its investigation of the incident. This appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigations and the roles of accredited representatives from other states. The U.S. Accredited Representative's role is to provide support and ensure that the investigation adheres to international standards and protocols. ## Release of Investigative Information The source explicitly states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Mexico. This indicates that Mexico retains primary responsibility for the investigation and the dissemination of its findings. The NTSB's involvement is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, in line with international aviation safety cooperation frameworks. No further details regarding the specific cause, location, or other particulars of the accident are provided in the source material.