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December 24, 2018 · Agusta A109 S · XA-BON
Santa Maria Coronango, State Of Puebla, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Santa Maria Coronango, State Of Puebla, MX
Aircraft
Agusta A109 S
Tail Number
XA-BON
Operator
Servicios Aereos Del Altiplano S a De C V
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA19RA077
The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AGUSTA A109S helicopter that occurred on December 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Secretariat of Communications and Transportation Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4 Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 México, D.F. Mexico Tel.: (52) 55 5723-9400, E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.
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The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AGUSTA A109S helicopter that occurred on December 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Secretariat of Communications and Transportation Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4 Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 México, D.F. Mexico Tel.: (52) 55 5723-9400, E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAgusta A109 S
Tail NumberXA-BON
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorServicios Aereos Del Altiplano S a De C V
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PW207C · Turboshaft | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PW207C · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0