Report Overview
The Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) of the Dominican Republic released final report CIAA098-2019 concerning the event involving Bell 206B helicopter, registration N9956K, operated by Telecable Central. The incident occurred on 21 May 2019 in the Muñoz area of Sabana Grande, Puerto Plata.
Report Structure
The document includes sections on flight narrative, personnel injuries, aircraft damage, other damage, crew information, aircraft information, meteorological conditions, navigation aids, communications, aerodrome information, flight recorders, wreckage and impact information, medical and pathological information, fire, survival, tests and research, organizational and management information, additional information, analysis, conclusions, and operational safety recommendations. It also contains a glossary of aviation terms.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft is a Bell 206B helicopter. The report does not specify the engine count, but the glossary defines terms such as "turboshaft" and "N1," indicating a turbine engine. The operator, Telecable Central, is identified, as is the maintenance organization Air Rotor Service A&P SRL.
Investigation Details
The investigation was conducted by the CIAA, which is based at Hangar No. 49 of Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport (Higüero) in Santo Domingo Norte. The report follows Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention and Dominican civil aviation law. No probable cause is stated in the provided source text.