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February 2, 2009 · Bell OH-58 · HI-855
DO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
DO
Aircraft
Bell OH-58
Tail Number
HI-855
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09WA160
On February 2, 2009, about 1745 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a single-engine Bell helicopter, registration HI-855, impacted terrain after a loss of engine power, while do agricultural application work in the southwest section of Dominican Republic. The pilot and one additional crewmember were not injured. The airplane operated by Kellisa II, SA. The accident investigation is under the control and jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Any further information may be obtained from: Presidencia de la Republica Dominicana Secretaria Administrativa de la Presidencia Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Edificio de Oficinas Gubernamentales Avenida Mexico Esq. Dr. Delgado Bloque "A", Segundo Piso Apartado Postal 1180 Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Dominican Republic.
Full Narrative
On February 2, 2009, about 1745 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a single-engine Bell helicopter, registration HI-855, impacted terrain after a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight in the southwest section of the Dominican Republic. The pilot and one additional crewmember were not injured. The helicopter was operated by Kellisa II, SA. The accident investigation is under the control and jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Any further information may be obtained from: Presidencia de la Republica Dominicana Secretaria Administrativa de la Presidencia Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Edificio de Oficinas Gubernamentales Avenida Mexico Esq. Dr. Delgado Bloque "A", Segundo Piso Apartado Postal 1180 Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Dominican Republic.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell OH-58
Tail NumberHI-855
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0