Accident Details
On November 16, 2013, at approximately 1030 central standard time, a Bell 407 helicopter registered as HR-AXO was involved in a hard landing near Rio Ablajo, Honduras. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the event. The pilot and six passengers on board were not injured. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions.
Aircraft and Flight
The helicopter, a Bell 407, had departed from Toncontin International Airport (MHTG) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and was en route to Juticalpa, Honduras. The reason for the hard landing could not be determined.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Honduras. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Honduras. Further information may be obtained from the Dirección General de Aeronautica Civil of Honduras.