Accident Details
On August 4, 2012, at 1330 UTC, a Bell 407 helicopter, Mexican registration XC-SSP, operated by the Gobierno del Edo de Veracruz, sustained substantial damage after losing engine power and impacting terrain near Tlaxco, Tlaxcala, Mexico. The helicopter was on a cross-country flight originating from and destined for Lencero Airport (MMJA) in Jalapa, Mexico.
Occupants and Injuries
There were four occupants on board: the pilot and two passengers were not injured; a third passenger sustained minor injuries.
Flight and Weather Conditions
Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Sequence of Events
According to the report, the helicopter experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot initiated an autorotation to land the aircraft. During the landing, the helicopter hit the ground hard and rolled over onto its side.
Investigation
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Further information can be obtained from the Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion, located at Providencia No 807, 7o Piso, 03100 Mexico D.F., telephone (52) 44 4044 6405, fax (52) 55 5523 6275, email [email protected].
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC of Mexico.