Incident Overview
On May 23, 2011, at approximately 2105 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206L-3 helicopter with Colombian registration HK4448, operated by Aviheco S.A., was destroyed following a collision with terrain. The accident occurred near the department of Norte de Santander in Colombia. The flight originated in Bogota and was a local operation. Both crewmembers on board sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was a Bell 206L-3, a single-engine light helicopter commonly used for utility and passenger transport. The registration HK4448 was assigned to the operator Aviheco S.A., an aviation company based in Colombia.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Colombia. The Grupo de Investigacion de Accidentes of the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil is responsible for determining the circumstances. The authority can be contacted at Avenida Eldorado # 103-23, Bogota, Colombia, telephone 57-1-2662210.
Official Report
This article contains only information officially released by the Government of Colombia. No probable cause or contributing factors have been stated in the released information.