Summary
On November 22, 2012, at approximately 1310 eastern standard time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F1 helicopter, Bahamian registration C6-APV, operated by Pioneer Caribbean Logistics Ltd., struck terrain during an attempted landing at Baker's Bay Resort on Great Guana Cay, Bahamas. The helicopter had departed from Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, and was destined for the resort. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Accident Details
The accident occurred while the helicopter was maneuvering to land at the resort. The impact with terrain resulted in serious injuries to the pilot and three passengers, while a fourth passenger sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Bahamas. No further details regarding the circumstances leading to the impact have been released.
Injuries
The pilot and three passengers suffered serious injuries. One passenger was fatally injured. The exact nature of the injuries has not been disclosed.
Aircraft and Operator
The helicopter involved was an Aerospatiale AS 355F1, registration C6-APV, registered to Pioneer Caribbean Logistics Ltd. No additional information about the operator or the helicopter's maintenance history is available in this report.
Investigation
The Manager of Flight Standards Inspectorate of the Bahamas has jurisdiction over the investigation. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only data released by or obtained from the Bahamian government.