On April 30, 2019, a BELL 206 L3 was involved in an aviation accident near Sabanalarga, Colombia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The Colombian government notified the NTSB of a Bell 206 helicopter accident on April 30, 2019. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all findings released by Colombia.
Incident Notification
The government of Colombia formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation accident involving a Bell 206 helicopter. The incident in question occurred on April 30, 2019.
International Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation led by the Colombian authorities. This role involves assisting the lead investigating agency while adhering to international aviation safety standards.
Information Release
The source explicitly states that all investigative information related to this event will be released exclusively by the government of Colombia. The NTSB does not hold primary authority over the dissemination of findings for this specific accident.
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23 Jul 2026 — BELL 206
21 Jul 2026 — BELL 206B (Industrial Helicopters LLC)
17 Jul 2026 — BELL 206B (Helicopter Services OF Illinois LLC)
14 Jun 2026 — BELL 206
12 Jun 2026 — BELL 206
23 May 2026 — BELL 206-L4 (Southern Utah University)
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