Bell 412 helicopter crash near Valencia, Spain

1 fatality • Valencia, Spain

A Bell 412EP helicopter crashed into the Forata reservoir on July 2, 2012, resulting in one person missing.

What happened

On July 2, 2012, at approximately 1430 UTC, a Bell 412EP helicopter, bearing registration EC-KSJ, crashed into the Forata reservoir near Valencia, Spain. The aircraft was operated by INAER Helicopteros.

At the time of the accident, the pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. Following the impact, fragments of the helicopter were found along the shore of the reservoir, though the main wreckage had not been recovered. The pilot is reported as missing.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 2012 BELL 412 EP accident near Valencia, Spain?

A Bell 412EP helicopter crashed into the Forata reservoir on July 2, 2012, resulting in one person missing.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 2012 BELL 412 EP accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 2012 involved a BELL 412 EP, operated by INAER Helicopteros, at Valencia, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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