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Lake Peten Izta, GT
On August 7, 2015, about 1128 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206-L1, Guatemalan-registered TG-MIX, operated by Aereo Services, was substantially damaged when it impacted Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was transporting cargo and personnel to an archeological site. The Guatemalan investigators received reports that the helicopter was climbing and was between 100 and 200 feet above the ground when it started to descend. The pilot attempted to return to the shoreline. The helicopter struck the water, inverted, and sank. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Guatemalan government or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gobierno De Guatemala Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto International La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013
On August 7, 2015, about 1128 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206-L1, Guatemalan-registered TG-MIX, operated by Aereo Services, was substantially damaged when it impacted Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was transporting cargo and personnel to an archeological site. The Guatemalan investigators received reports that the helicopter was climbing and was between 100 and 200 feet above the ground when it started to descend. The pilot attempted to return to the shoreline. The helicopter struck the water, inverted, and sank. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Guatemalan government or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gobierno De Guatemala Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto International La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013