1 fatality

6 Feb 2016: BELL 206 L3 — Bejucal, Venezuela

Bejucal, Venezuela

On 6 Feb 2016, a BELL 206 L3 was involved in an aviation accident near Bejucal, Venezuela. One person was 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 February 6, 2016, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter (YV250T) was destroyed after a loss of control in flight and collision with terrain near Guarenas, Venezuela. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On February 6, 2016, at approximately 1710 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter, registered in Venezuela as YV250T, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after a loss of control in flight. The flight originated from Aerópuerto De San Juan De Los Morros (SVJM), Estado Guarice, Venezuela, and was destined for Helipuerto Avila (SVJM), Guarenas, Edo Mirando, Venezuela.

Occupant and Damage

The pilot, sole occupant of the helicopter, sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil, Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuático y Aéreo, Av. Francisco de Miranda, Torre MTC, Piso-20, Caracas, Venezuela. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.