Accident Details
On January 17, 2015, at approximately 1545 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, registered as TG-GOL, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá, Guatemala. The aircraft was operated by an unknown operator. The pilot and three passengers on board received minor injuries.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Guatemala. The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Guatemala is responsible for the investigation. This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the government of Guatemala. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the DGAC at Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora", Zona 13, Guatemala, Centro América.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was a Bell 206L-1, a light utility helicopter. Specific details about the aircraft's maintenance history, flight purpose, or other operational aspects were not disclosed in the source material.