Bell 407 hard landing near Rio Ablajo, Honduras

No fatalities • Rio Ablajo, Honduras

A Bell 407 helicopter sustained substantial damage during a hard landing near Rio Ablajo, Honduras.

What happened

On November 16, 2013, at approximately 10:30 CST, a Bell 4 07 helicopter, registration HR-AXO, was performing a flight from Toncontin International Airport (MHTG) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to Juticalpa, Honduras. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a hard landing near Rio Ablajo, Honduras.

At the time of the accident, visual meteorological conditions were in effect. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, but there were no injuries to the pilot or the six passengers on board.

Probable cause

The cause of the hard landing remains undetermined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Nov 2013 BELL 407 accident near Rio Ablajo, Honduras?

A Bell 407 helicopter sustained substantial damage during a hard landing near Rio Ablajo, Honduras.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Nov 2013 BELL 407 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Nov 2013 involved a BELL 407, at Rio Ablajo, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the hard landing remains undetermined.

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