2 fatalities

22 Nov 2017: MD HELICOPTER 369HS — City of Tijuana — La Morita, Mexico

La Morita, Mexico

On 22 Nov 2017, a MD HELICOPTER 369HS operated by City of Tijuana was involved in an aviation accident near La Morita, Mexico. 2 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 November 22, 2017, an MD Helicopters 369HS, registration XC-TIJ, crashed near La Morita, Mexico, while providing aerial support for police. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.

Accident Details

On November 22, 2017, at approximately 1437 Pacific Standard Time, an MD Helicopters 369HS helicopter (serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ) crashed near La Morita, Mexico. The aircraft was engaged in providing aerial support for police activity at the time of the accident. The local flight had departed from Tijuana International Airport (MMTJ) near Tijuana, Mexico.

Occupants and Injuries

The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured in the crash.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico. The information released is for informational purposes only and has been obtained from the government of Mexico. Further inquiries may be directed to the DGAC at the provided contact details.

Aircraft Information

The helicopter involved was an MD Helicopters 369HS, a single-engine aircraft. No further details about the aircraft's condition or maintenance history were provided in the source.

Location

The crash occurred near La Morita, Mexico. The exact coordinates or proximity to populated areas were not specified.

Flight Details

The flight was local, originating from Tijuana International Airport. The purpose was aerial support for police operations. No information about the flight route, duration, or number of cycles was given.

No official probable cause has been determined or released by the investigating authority at the time of this report.