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March 7, 2010 · Bell 206 L1 · TG-ELE
Guatemala City, GT
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 serious injuries)
Location
Guatemala City, GT
Aircraft
Bell 206 L1
Tail Number
TG-ELE
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN10WA205
On March 7, 2010, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206-L1 helicopter, Guatemalan registration, TG-ELE, was destroyed during a forced landing in a field near Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and 4 passengers received serious injuries. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from: Republica de Guatemala Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" Zona 13 Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala Centro America This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the Government of the Republic of Guatemala.
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On March 7, 2010, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206-L1 helicopter, Guatemalan registration, TG-ELE, was destroyed during a forced landing in a field near Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and 4 passengers received serious injuries. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from: Republica de Guatemala Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" Zona 13 Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala Centro America This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the Government of the Republic of Guatemala.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 L1
Tail NumberTG-ELE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious5
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0