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May 6, 2010 · Bell 222 U · YV2223
La Cava Colonia Tovar, Venezuela, VE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2010
Location
La Cava Colonia Tovar, Venezuela, VE
Aircraft
Bell 222 U
Tail Number
YV2223
Operator
Balgres C A
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ENG10WA030
On May 6, 2010, at 1245 universal coordinated time, a Bell 222-U helicopter, registration YV2223, powered by two Honeywell LTS 101-750C turboshaft engines, experienced an No. 1 engine stall and the helicopter subsequently crashed in the valley area of Sector La Cava, Quinta Gaemar, Colonia Tovar, Estado Aragua, Venezuela. The pilot and passengers on board the helicopter were uninjured. The helicopter had departed the heliport Balgres, Valles Del Tuy, Estado Miranda (HEBA), Venezuela destined for heliport Quinta Gaemar, Colonia Tovar, Edo. Aragua(HEQG), Venezuela when the accident occurred. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Oficina de Inspectoría Aeronáutica Parque Central, Torre Este, Piso 34 Apartado de Correos 17587 Caracas Venezuela Tel.: (58) 2 509-2403 / 2457 / 2404 / 2436 Fax: (58) 2 509-2425 AFTN: SVCCYAYX Telex: 24626 MTCAC VC Cable: DIGETRAERO-CARACAS This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Venezuela.
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On May 6, 2010, at 1245 universal coordinated time, a Bell 222-U helicopter, registration YV2223, powered by two Honeywell LTS 101-750C turboshaft engines, experienced an No. 1 engine stall and the helicopter subsequently crashed in the valley area of Sector La Cava, Quinta Gaemar, Colonia Tovar, Estado Aragua, Venezuela. The pilot and passengers on board the helicopter were uninjured. The helicopter had departed the heliport Balgres, Valles Del Tuy, Estado Miranda (HEBA), Venezuela destined for heliport Quinta Gaemar, Colonia Tovar, Edo. Aragua(HEQG), Venezuela when the accident occurred. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Oficina de Inspectoría Aeronáutica Parque Central, Torre Este, Piso 34 Apartado de Correos 17587 Caracas Venezuela Tel.: (58) 2 509-2403 / 2457 / 2404 / 2436 Fax: (58) 2 509-2425 AFTN: SVCCYAYX Telex: 24626 MTCAC VC Cable: DIGETRAERO-CARACAS This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Venezuela.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 222 U
Tail NumberYV2223
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBalgres C A
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsHoneywell · LTS 101-750C · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0