What happened
On July 8, 2011, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, registered as TG-MUK, was involved in an accident in the Finca Argentina area, specifically within the Las Giraldas sector of the Tecpán municipality, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The aircraft was engaged in flight operations when the occurrence took place.
The investigation
The investigation conducted by the Department of Flight Safety and Accident Investigation of the DGAC examined the circumstances surrounding the impact. The technical analysis focused on the aircraft's structural integrity, the condition of the engine and rotors, and the environmental factors present at the time of the accident. Investigators also reviewed the maintenance history and the operational parameters of the flight to determine the sequence of events leading to the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its structure.
- The investigation identified the mechanical state of the turbine compressor as a point of interest during the technical evaluation.
- The accident occurred in a rural area of the Chimal lo de Tecpán department.