Bell 206L4 helicopter crash near San Carlos, Nicaragua

3 fatalities • San Carlos, Nicaragua

A Bell 206L4 helicopter crashed into the San Juan River during the initial phase of flight, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On November 17, 2015, at approximately 1140 UTC, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, registration YN-ISA, crashed into the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The aircraft, operated by Helicopteros de Nicaragua (Helinica), was in the originating phase of flight when the impact occurred. Witnesses at the scene reported the presence of dense fog in the area at the time of the accident.

The crash resulted in 3 fatal injuries, as the pilot and three passengers were killed. The helicopter was destroyed upon impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Nov 2015 BELL 206 L4 accident near San Carlos, Nicaragua?

A Bell 206L4 helicopter crashed into the San Juan River during the initial phase of flight, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Nov 2015 BELL 206 L4 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Nov 2015 involved a BELL 206 L4, operated by Helicopteros de Nicaragua (Helinica), at San Carlos, Nicaragua.

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