5 fatalities

13 Mar 2017: MD HELICOPTER 369 FF — Mexicali, Mexico

Mexicali, Mexico

On 13 Mar 2017, a MD HELICOPTER 369 FF was involved in an aviation accident near Mexicali, Mexico. 5 people were 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 March 13, 2017, an MD Helicopters 369FF helicopter, registration XC-PEP, struck high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.

Accident Details

On March 13, 2017, at approximately 1600 Pacific daylight time, an MD Helicopters model 369FF single-engine helicopter, serial number 0079FF, with Mexican registration XC-PEP, collided with high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The aircraft was on a local flight that had departed from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MMML), located near Mexicali.

Occupants and Fatalities

The helicopter was occupied by the pilot and four passengers. All five occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC at the address provided in the official source.