1 fatality

25 May 2018: BELL 47 — Ciudad Valles, Mexico

Ciudad Valles, Mexico

On 25 May 2018, a BELL 47 was involved in an aviation accident near Ciudad Valles, 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.

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On May 25, 2018, a Scotts Bell 47 helicopter (registration XB-OSS) impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter substantially damaged.

Accident Details

On May 25, 2018, at 0030 hours universal coordinated time, a Scotts Bell 47 helicopter, Mexican registration XB-OSS, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power. The accident occurred during an aerial application flight in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (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:

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Secretariat of Communications and Transportation Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4 Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 México, D.F. Mexico

Tel.: (55) 5001-6413 E-mail: [email protected]