Accident Details
On October 27, 2012, a Bell 206B helicopter, registered as TG-PMR, impacted terrain near Nueva Concepción, Guatemala. The helicopter was occupied solely by the pilot, who was fatally injured in the accident. The exact circumstances leading to the impact have not been publicly detailed.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Guatemala, specifically the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The DGAC has jurisdiction over aviation accidents within Guatemalan territory and is responsible for determining the probable cause of the incident. As of the release of the preliminary report, no probable cause has been stated. The report emphasizes that it is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC at Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" in Guatemala City.
Aircraft Information
The Bell 206B is a light utility helicopter commonly used for transport, training, and other roles. The specific history and maintenance records of TG-PMR have not been released in the initial report. No additional details regarding the helicopter's configuration or flight purpose are available.