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November 22, 2012 · Aerospatiale AS-355F1 · C6-APV
Great Guana Cay, BS
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 2012
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries)
Location
Great Guana Cay, BS
Aircraft
Aerospatiale AS-355F1
Tail Number
C6-APV
Operator
Pioneer Caribbean Logistics
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13WA066
On November 22, 2012, about 1310 eastern standard time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F1, Bahamian registration C6-APV, registered to Pioneer Caribbean Logistics Ltd., impacted terrain while attempting to land at Baker's Bay Resort, Great Guana Cay, Bahamas. The pilot and three passengers were seriously injured, while a fourth passenger was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, destined for Baker's Bay Resort. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Bahamas. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Manager of Flight Standards Inspectorate, Bahamas P.O. Box AP 59244 Nassau, N.P. Bahamas Phone: (242) 377-3445/3448 Facsimile: (242) 377-6060 This report is for information purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Bahamian Government.
Full Narrative
On November 22, 2012, about 1310 eastern standard time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F1, Bahamian registration C6-APV, registered to Pioneer Caribbean Logistics Ltd., impacted terrain while attempting to land at Baker's Bay Resort, Great Guana Cay, Bahamas. The pilot and three passengers were seriously injured, while a fourth passenger was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, destined for Baker's Bay Resort. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Bahamas. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Manager of Flight Standards Inspectorate, Bahamas P.O. Box AP 59244 Nassau, N.P. Bahamas Phone: (242) 377-3445/3448 Facsimile: (242) 377-6060 This report is for information purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Bahamian Government.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale AS-355F1
Tail NumberC6-APV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPioneer Caribbean Logistics
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20F · Turboshaft · 420 | Rolls-Royce · 250-C20F · Turboshaft · 420
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious4
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0