What happened
On August 4, 2012, at 1330 UTC, a Bell 407 helicopter, registered as XC-SSP, was performing a cross-country flight from Lencero Airport (MMJA) in Jalapa, Mexico. The aircraft was operated by Gobierno del Edo de Veracruz.
During the flight, the helicopter experienced a loss of engine power. In response, the pilot attempted an autorotation to land the aircraft. The helicopter struck the terrain near Tlaxco, Tlaxcala, resulting in a hard impact and a subsequent rollover on its side. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
There were three people on board at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passengers were not injured, while a third passenger sustained minor injuries.