Overview
On June 29, 2012, at approximately 1200 central daylight time, a Bell 412 helicopter, registered as XA-ICL, experienced a hard landing in the Gulf of Mexico near Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. The aircraft was owned and operated by ASESA and was conducting a commercial flight under visual meteorological conditions. The flight had departed from an oil platform and was en route to Ciudad del Carmen.
Incident Details
The helicopter impacted the water with excessive force, causing it to sink. It has not been recovered. The pilot and two crew members aboard sustained minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico, specifically the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) and the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The accident report is for informational purposes only. Further details may be obtained from the SCT/DGAC in Mexico City.