On August 2, 2017, a ROBINSON R44 was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Chiapas, Mexico. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On August 2, 2017, a Robinson R44 helicopter (XB-MWZ) lost engine power and struck the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Chiapas, Mexico. One person was fatally injured; another was uninjured.
Accident Details
On August 2, 2017, at approximately 2115 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter with registration XB-MWZ experienced a loss of engine power. The helicopter subsequently impacted the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Chiapas, Mexico. There were two persons on board the helicopter; one person was reported as fatally injured, and the other person was uninjured. The flight had originated from a fishing vessel.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the DGAC.
What happened in the 2 Aug 2017 ROBINSON R44 accident near Puerto Chiapas, Mexico?
On August 2, 2017, a Robinson R44 helicopter (XB-MWZ) lost engine power and struck the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Chiapas, Mexico. One person was fatally injured; another was uninjured.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2017 ROBINSON R44 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 2017 involved a ROBINSON R44, at Puerto Chiapas, Mexico.
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