Bell 206B III crash in Angostura, Colombia

3 fatalities • Angostura, Colombia

A Bell 206B III helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain near Angostura, Colombia, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On March 23, 2016, at approximately 1211 UTC, a Bell 206B III helicopter, bearing registration HK4674, crashed into mountainous terrain in Angostura, Colombia. The aircraft was operating under Colombian flight regulations on a flight from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD) in Medellin, Colombia, to Monteria-Los Garzones Airport (SKMR) in Monteria, Colombia.

Following the impact, the aircraft was destroyed by a postcrash fire. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries and 1 serious injury among the four occupants on board. At the time of the accident, the flight was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Mar 2016 BELL 206B III accident near Angostura, Colombia?

A Bell 206B III helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain near Angostura, Colombia, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Mar 2016 BELL 206B III accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Mar 2016 involved a BELL 206B III, operated by Helifly, at Angostura, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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