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August 14, 2016 · Eurocopter AS355 F2 · HI-861
Santo Domingo, DO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Santo Domingo, DO
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS355 F2
Tail Number
HI-861
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16WA292
On August 14, 2016, about 2040 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS355 F2, Dominican registration HI-861, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at the La Isabela International Airport (MDJB), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The pilot was seriously injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Fax: (1) 809 221-8616 This report is for information purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
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On August 14, 2016, about 2040 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS355 F2, Dominican registration HI-861, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at the La Isabela International Airport (MDJB), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The pilot was seriously injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Fax: (1) 809 221-8616 This report is for information purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 UTC
Nearest AirportLa Isabela International (0nm)
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS355 F2
Tail NumberHI-861
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0