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September 23, 2014 · Bell 206B · YV-2537
Bolivar, VE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2014
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Bolivar, VE
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
YV-2537
Operator
Aerocopter C A
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14WA457
On September 23, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV-2537, operated by Aerocopter C.A., impacted terrain after a loss of engine power in Bolivar State, Venezuela. The pilot and the two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Director General para la Prevencion e Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuatico y Aereo Avenida Francisco de Miranda Torre MTT, Piso 20 Caracas, Venezuela Tel: 58 212 2745544 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the government of Venezuela.
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On September 23, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV-2537, operated by Aerocopter C.A., impacted terrain after a loss of engine power in Bolivar State, Venezuela. The pilot and the two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Director General para la Prevencion e Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuatico y Aereo Avenida Francisco de Miranda Torre MTT, Piso 20 Caracas, Venezuela Tel: 58 212 2745544 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the government of Venezuela.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberYV-2537
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerocopter C A
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20 · Turboshaft · 317
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0