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October 15, 2011 · Bell 412 Undesignat · YVO126

Santa Rosa, VE

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Location
Santa Rosa, VE
Aircraft
Bell 412 Undesignat
Tail Number
YVO126
Operator
Electrificacion Del Caroni Ca Edelca
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA041

On October 15, 2011, at 1933 UTC, a Bell 412SP, YV0126, registered to and operated by Electrificacion del Caroni (EDELCA), as a business flight, collided with trees while on approach to Macagua Airport, Santa Rosa, Venezuela. The Venezuelan Government reported the helicopter as being destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airline transport rated pilot and four passengers reported minor injuries. One passenger received serious injuries. The flight originated from Aerodromo La Paragua SVGA), Bolivar, Venezuela at 1843 UTC. This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Venezuela. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Officina de Inspectoria Aeronautica Parque Central Torre Este, Piso 34 Apartado de Correos 17587 Caracas, Venezuela Phone: 58-212-201-3828 Fax: 58-212-509-2425

Full Narrative

On October 15, 2011, at 1933 UTC, a Bell 412SP, YV0126, registered to and operated by Electrificacion del Caroni (EDELCA), as a business flight, collided with trees while on approach to Macagua Airport, Santa Rosa, Venezuela. The Venezuelan Government reported the helicopter as being destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airline transport rated pilot and four passengers reported minor injuries. One passenger received serious injuries. The flight originated from Aerodromo La Paragua SVGA), Bolivar, Venezuela at 1843 UTC. This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Venezuela. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Officina de Inspectoria Aeronautica Parque Central Torre Este, Piso 34 Apartado de Correos 17587 Caracas, Venezuela Phone: 58-212-201-3828 Fax: 58-212-509-2425

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:33 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 412 Undesignat
Tail NumberYVO126
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorElectrificacion Del Caroni Ca Edelca
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary6 injuries (1 serious injury, 5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.68 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data