A Bell 205A-1 helicopter crashed during firefighting operations in San Clemente, resulting in one fatality.
On March 24, 2011, at 22:30 UTC, a Bell 205A-1 helicopter, registered as CC-CID, was engaged in firefighting operations under Chilean flight regulations. While operating in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), the aircraft experienced a tail rotor malfunction. Following this mechanical failure, the helicopter impacted the terrain in San Clemente, Chile.
The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
A Bell 205A-1 helicopter crashed during firefighting operations in San Clemente, resulting in one fatality.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 24 Mar 2011 involved a BELL 205 A1, operated by FAASA Chile Servicio Aereos LTDA, at San Clemente, Chile.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
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