Flight Details
On 19 March 2011, a Bell 407 helicopter, registration EC-KTA, operated by INAER, departed from its base in Alcorisa (Teruel) at 12:09 UTC. The flight was a commercial aerial work mission for firefighting. The aircraft was carrying seven occupants.
Accident Sequence
At 11:30 UTC, notification was received of a fire between the towns of Villel and Cascante in the province of Teruel. The helicopter took off to pick up a forest brigade and transport them to the fire. While en route, at approximately 12:30 UTC, the crew reported their position past the town of Cedrillas. Minutes later, the helicopter impacted the terrain in a wide, obstacle-free area.
Casualties and Damage
The accident resulted in six fatalities and one serious injury among the seven occupants. The aircraft was destroyed.
Location
The accident occurred within the municipal district of Villastar, in the province of Teruel, Spain.