2 fatalities

8 Jul 2011: BELL 206 - L4 L4 — Tecpan, Guatemala

Tecpan, Guatemala

On 8 Jul 2011, a BELL 206 - L4 L4 was involved in an aviation accident near Tecpan, Guatemala. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 8, 2011, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter (TG-MUK) struck wires and terrain near Tecpan, Guatemala, resulting in its destruction. The pilot was seriously injured, and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On July 8, 2011, at approximately 2145 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, registration TG-MUK, was destroyed after impacting wires and terrain near Tecpan, Guatemala. The aircraft was operating under unknown circumstances, and no additional flight details were provided by the source.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained serious injuries in the accident. Two passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was destroyed.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Guatemala, specifically the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC.