No fatalities

10 Dec 2015: ENSTROM 280 FX — Salinas Victoria, Mexico

Salinas Victoria, Mexico

On 10 Dec 2015, an ENSTROM 280 FX was involved in an aviation accident near Salinas Victoria, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. 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 December 10, 2015, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter (registration XB-GRG) sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain near Salenas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured, while two passengers were uninjured. The investigation is under Mexican jurisdiction.

Accident Details

On December 10, 2015, at approximately 1710 universal coordinated time (UTC), an Enstrom 280FX helicopter, registered as XB-GRG, was involved in an accident near Salenas Victoria, Mexico. The helicopter sustained substantial damage upon impact with terrain. The pilot suffered a serious injury, while the two passengers on board were uninjured.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Further information may be obtained from the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Guatemala, located at 9 Ave, 14-75 Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora zona 13, 01000-Guatemala City, Guatemala.

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC.