Incident Overview
On August 14, 2016, at approximately 2040 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS355 F2 helicopter, bearing Dominican registration HI-861, was involved in a hard landing at La Isabela International Airport (MDJB) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the event.
Injuries
The pilot, who was the sole occupant reported in the incident, suffered serious injuries.
Investigation
The accident is under investigation by the Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación of the Junta de Aviación Civil, the aviation accident investigation authority of the Dominican Republic. The investigation is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Eurocopter AS355 F2, a twin-engine light utility helicopter. The registration HI-861 is assigned by the Dominican Republic's civil aviation registry.
Location and Time
The hard landing occurred at La Isabela International Airport, located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The time of the incident was recorded as 2040 coordinated universal time (UTC).