Bell 47G2 helicopter crash near Llano Bonito de Pococí

1 fatality • Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica

A Bell 47G2 helicopter crashed into terrain during an agricultural flight in Costa Rica, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On September 18, 2017, at 07:20 central daylight time, a Bell 47G2 helicopter, registered as TI-BGH, crashed into terrain near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica. The aircraft, operated by Heli Green of Costa Rica, was performing an aerial application flight at the time of the accident. The weather conditions were reported as day visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

The accident resulted in 1 fatality for the pilot. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the impact.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sep 2017 BELL 47G 2 accident near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica?

A Bell 47G2 helicopter crashed into terrain during an agricultural flight in Costa Rica, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sep 2017 BELL 47G 2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sep 2017 involved a BELL 47G 2, operated by Heli Green of Costa Rica, at Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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