Accident Overview
On December 21, 2010, at approximately 0350 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell UH-1B helicopter, registration TI-AZM, experienced a loss of engine power and subsequently impacted terrain. The accident occurred in a remote area near Bataan, Costa Rica.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The investigation of this accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Costa Rica. The responsible authority is the Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes Aéreos, based in San José, Costa Rica. This article contains only information released by or obtained from the Costa Rican government.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Bell UH-1B helicopter. According to available information, the helicopter suffered a loss of engine power, leading to the impact with terrain. No further details regarding the flight's purpose or occupants have been released in the source material.
Reporting Information
Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) of Costa Rica, at the address provided by the investigating authority.