Bell 412 collision with trees near Macagua Airport

No fatalities • Santa Rosa, Venezuela

A Bell 412SP helicopter crashed into trees during an approach to Macagua Airport in Venezuela.

What happened

On October 15, 2011, at 1933 UTC, a Bell 412SP, registration YVO126, was performing a business flight when it collided with trees during its approach to Macagua Airport (SVMA) in Santa Rosa, Venezuela. The flight had departed from Aerodromo La Paragua (SVGA) in Bolivar, Venezuela, at 1843 UTC.

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds of 070 degrees at 03 knots. No flight plan had been filed for the flight. The aircraft, operated by Electrificacion del Caroni (EDELCA), was destroyed in the impact.

Injuries

The accident resulted in one serious injury and five minor injuries. The pilot and four passengers were involved in the crash; there were 0 fatalities.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Oct 2011 BELL 412 UNDESIGNAT accident near Santa Rosa, Venezuela?

A Bell 412SP helicopter crashed into trees during an approach to Macagua Airport in Venezuela.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Oct 2011 BELL 412 UNDESIGNAT accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Oct 2011 involved a BELL 412 UNDESIGNAT, operated by Electrificacion del Caroni, CA (EDELCA), at Santa Rosa, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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