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November 1, 2014 · Bell 206B-3 · HI419
Boca Chica, DO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Boca Chica, DO
Aircraft
Bell 206B-3
Tail Number
HI419
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15WA040
On November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One occupant was fatally injured, one occupant was seriously injured, and one occupant was not injured. The helicopter departed San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic; and was destined to El Higuero, Dominican Republic. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
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On November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One occupant was fatally injured, one occupant was seriously injured, and one occupant was not injured. The helicopter departed San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic; and was destined to El Higuero, Dominican Republic. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B-3
Tail NumberHI419
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0