Accident Overview
On February 21, 2012, at approximately 1400 central standard time, a Bell 407 helicopter experienced a loss of engine power and subsequently impacted terrain near Loma Bonita, Veracruz, Mexico. The helicopter, registered as XA-JMB, was operating a local flight that had departed from Veracruz. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged in the event.
Aircraft and Operator Details
The helicopter was manufactured by Bell and operated by Heliservicio Campeche S.A. de C.V. The aircraft's registration, XA-JMB, was noted in the report. No other details about the aircraft's configuration or maintenance history were provided.
Investigation Details
The investigation into this accident falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13, given that the United States is the state of registry and the state of manufacture of the aircraft and its engine. The report released is for information purposes only and contains information provided by the Government of Mexico. All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) through the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC).
No probable cause for the accident was stated in the provided source.