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June 29, 2012 · Bell 214 Undesignat · XA-ICL
Gulf Of Mexico, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2012
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Gulf Of Mexico, MX
Aircraft
Bell 214 Undesignat
Tail Number
XA-ICL
Operator
Asesa
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12WA449
On June 29, 2012, about 1200 central daylight time, a Bell 412 helicopter, XA-ICL, landed hard in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. The pilot and 2 crew all received minor injuries. The helicopter sank in the water and has not been recovered. The helicopter was owned and operated by ASESA. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the commercial flight. The flight departed an oil platform and was destined for Ciudad del Carmen. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only. Further information pertaining to his accident may be obtained from: Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez México, D.F., México c.p. 15620 Tel: 52 55 57239300
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On June 29, 2012, about 1200 central daylight time, a Bell 412 helicopter, XA-ICL, landed hard in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. The pilot and 2 crew all received minor injuries. The helicopter sank in the water and has not been recovered. The helicopter was owned and operated by ASESA. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the commercial flight. The flight departed an oil platform and was destined for Ciudad del Carmen. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only. Further information pertaining to his accident may be obtained from: Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez México, D.F., México c.p. 15620 Tel: 52 55 57239300
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 214 Undesignat
Tail NumberXA-ICL
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAsesa
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6T SER · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0