3 fatalities

23 Sep 2014: BELL 206B — Aerocopter C.A. — Bolivar, Venezuela

Bolivar, Venezuela

On 23 Sep 2014, a BELL 206B operated by Aerocopter C.A. was involved in an aviation accident near Bolivar, Venezuela. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 23, 2014, a Bell 206B helicopter (YV-2537) operated by Aerocopter C.A. crashed in Bolivar State, Venezuela, after a loss of engine power. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Overview

On September 23, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B helicopter with Venezuelan registration YV-2537, operated by Aerocopter C.A., impacted terrain in Bolivar State, Venezuela. The accident occurred following a loss of engine power. The pilot and the two passengers onboard sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from the Director General para la Prevencion e Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos, Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuatico y Aereo, located in Caracas, Venezuela. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the government of Venezuela.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft involved was a Bell 206B helicopter, registration YV-2537. It was operated by Aerocopter C.A., a Venezuelan company. No other details about the aircraft or operator were provided in the official release.

Circumstances

The helicopter experienced a loss of engine power, leading to an impact with terrain. The specific location within Bolivar State and other conditions were not disclosed. The time of the accident was recorded as 2200 UTC.