2 fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Helicopter Accident in French Guiana

Cacao, French Guiana

On May 2, 2018, an AGUSTA BELL AB206B operated by Pilot Air Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Cacao, French Guiana. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist France's investigation of a May 2, 2018 Agusta Bell AB206B helicopter accident near Cacao, French Guiana.

Notification and Investigation Authority The government of France notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Agusta Bell AB206B helicopter. The accident occurred on May 2, 2018, near Cacao, French Guiana. ## U.S. Participation Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France with its investigation. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of France. No registration, operator, or cause is provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 May 2018 AGUSTA BELL AB206B accident near Cacao, French Guiana?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist France's investigation of a May 2, 2018 Agusta Bell AB206B helicopter accident near Cacao, French Guiana.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 2018 AGUSTA BELL AB206B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 May 2018 involved an AGUSTA BELL AB206B, operated by Pilot Air Aviation, at Cacao, French Guiana.