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November 17, 2015 · Bell 206 L4 · YN-ISA
San Carlos, NI
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2015
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
San Carlos, NI
Aircraft
Bell 206 L4
Tail Number
YN-ISA
Operator
Helicopteros De Nicaragua Helinica
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN16WA044
On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported dense fog in the area. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Nicaraguan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC) Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission Tel: +505-233-2907 / 276-8580 ext. 1090 Fax: +505-2276-8588 seguridad@inac.gob.ni
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On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported dense fog in the area. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Nicaraguan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC) Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission Tel: +505-233-2907 / 276-8580 ext. 1090 Fax: +505-2276-8588 seguridad@inac.gob.ni
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 L4
Tail NumberYN-ISA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHelicopteros De Nicaragua Helinica
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT