No fatalities

16 Dec 2015: BELL 407 — Mixco, Guatemala

Mixco, Guatemala

On 16 Dec 2015, a BELL 407 was involved in an aviation accident near Mixco, Guatemala. 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 16, 2015, a Bell 407 helicopter (registration TG-PJV) sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain near Mixco, Guatemala. The pilot was seriously injured; the two passengers were uninjured.

Accident Overview

On December 16, 2015, at approximately 1710 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 407 helicopter, registration TG-PJV, impacted terrain near Mixco, Guatemala. The local flight had originated from La Aurora International Airport, near Guatemala City, Guatemala, at an unspecified time. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained a serious injury, while the two passengers were uninjured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Specific details of the damage were not released.

Aircraft Information

The helicopter involved was a Bell 407, a single-engine rotorcraft. Its registration, TG-PJV, was noted in the report. No further aircraft details were provided.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Guatemala. The DGAC may provide further information upon request. The report did not state a probable cause for the accident.