Accident Overview
On February 18, 2011, at approximately 0415 UTC, a Bell 206-B helicopter with Colombian registration HK-4594, operated by Heliservice LTDA, crashed in mountainous terrain near Vereda Galan, Colombia. The helicopter was destroyed by the impact and a subsequent post-crash fire. The Colombian-certificated pilot and three passengers were killed.
Aircraft and Operator
The accident aircraft was a Bell 206-B helicopter. The operator was Heliservice LTDA, a Colombian company.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Bucaramanga, Colombia, and was traveling to Cesar, Colombia. No further details about the flight's purpose or itinerary were provided.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed in the area. This indicates low visibility and cloud cover, requiring reliance on flight instruments.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. The responsible authority is the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil, based at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia. This report contains information released by the Colombian government for informational purposes.