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March 31, 2015 · Bell 206 - L4 · CC-APP

Diego De Almagro, CL

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2015
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Diego De Almagro, CL
Aircraft
Bell 206 - L4
Tail Number
CC-APP
Operator
Asesorías E Inversiones Santa Francisca S A
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA15WA180

On March 31, 2015, about 2210 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206L4, Chilean registration CC-APP, operated by a private individual, was destroyed during a collision with power lines and a subsequent postcrash fire, while maneuvering near Diego de Almagro, Chile. The foreign certificated private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the private flight that departed Aerodromo Chamonate, Copiapo, Chile; destined for the Wara Resort Heliport, Copiapo, Chile. At 1901 UTC, the pilot reported to air traffic control that he had the destination heliport in sight. The pilot then changed radio frequencies and no further communications were received from the accident helicopter. The helicopter was located 2 days later in a mountainous about 37 kilometers east of Diego de Almagro, Chile. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Any further information can be obtained from: Director of Accident Prevention Analysis Office Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Elena Blanco #1050, Providencia, Santiago de Chile 7541084 This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Chile.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 2015, about 2210 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206L4, Chilean registration CC-APP, operated by a private individual, was destroyed during a collision with power lines and a subsequent postcrash fire, while maneuvering near Diego de Almagro, Chile. The foreign certificated private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the private flight that departed Aerodromo Chamonate, Copiapo, Chile; destined for the Wara Resort Heliport, Copiapo, Chile. At 1901 UTC, the pilot reported to air traffic control that he had the destination heliport in sight. The pilot then changed radio frequencies and no further communications were received from the accident helicopter. The helicopter was located 2 days later in a mountainous about 37 kilometers east of Diego de Almagro, Chile. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Any further information can be obtained from: Director of Accident Prevention Analysis Office Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Elena Blanco #1050, Providencia, Santiago de Chile 7541084 This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Chile.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206 - L4
Tail NumberCC-APP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAsesorías E Inversiones Santa Francisca S A
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 250-C30P · Turboshaft

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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