Accident Details
On November 13, 2010, at approximately 2115 UTC, a Bell 412 helicopter with Mexican registration XA-UNI crashed in mountainous terrain near Trujillo, Colombia. The aircraft was owned and operated by Aeroservicios Especializados S.A. de C.V. (ASESA). Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed in the area at the time of the accident. A visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan had been filed for the flight.
Flight History
The helicopter departed from Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (SKLC) in Apartado, Colombia, destined for Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (SKRG) in Rionegro, Colombia. The exact departure time has not been determined. During cruise flight, the flight encountered adverse weather, and the pilot requested to proceed to Tulua, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Minutes later, the helicopter collided with mountainous terrain.
Aftermath
A search operation was initiated after the helicopter failed to arrive at its destination. The wreckage was located three days after the accident. The Mexico-certificated commercial pilot and co-pilot, along with one passenger, were killed. The helicopter was destroyed.
Investigation
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil in Bogota, Colombia. The report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Colombia.