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February 19, 2010 · Bell 206 B · YV2191

Carayaca, VE

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Carayaca, VE
Aircraft
Bell 206 B
Tail Number
YV2191
Operator
Aeromedic 2005
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10WA157

On February 19, 2010, about 1950 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV2191, operated by Aeromedic 2005, was lost from contact with Maiquetia approach control. The helicopter departed from Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM), Caracas, Venezuela. The flight was destined for Yaure Airport (SVYA) near the town of Yaracal, in the state of Falcon, Venezuela. Subsequent to the loss of contact by approach control, law enforcement authorities located the wreckage in a mountainous area approximately 11 miles west-southwest of SVFM, near the town of Carayaca, in the state of Vargas, Venezuela. The pilot and all three passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. For further information contact: Directora General de la Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil AV. Francisco de Miranda Edif. Sede, piso 20 Caracas, Venezuela Teléfonos (0212) 2015491 This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained for release, from the Government of Venezuela.

Full Narrative

On February 19, 2010, about 1950 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV2191, operated by Aeromedic 2005, was lost from contact with Maiquetia approach control. The helicopter departed from Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM), Caracas, Venezuela. The flight was destined for Yaure Airport (SVYA) near the town of Yaracal, in the state of Falcon, Venezuela. Subsequent to the loss of contact by approach control, law enforcement authorities located the wreckage in a mountainous area approximately 11 miles west-southwest of SVFM, near the town of Carayaca, in the state of Vargas, Venezuela. The pilot and all three passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. For further information contact: Directora General de la Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil AV. Francisco de Miranda Edif. Sede, piso 20 Caracas, Venezuela Teléfonos (0212) 2015491 This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained for release, from the Government of Venezuela.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206 B
Tail NumberYV2191
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeromedic 2005

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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