CEN09WA188

Not Required. Investigation is being conducted by the DGAC, Mexico.

On February 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time a Bell Helicopter, model 212, Mexican Registration XC-DES crashed on takeoff from a soccer field near Jesus Maria, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The helicopter was Operated by the Comision Nacional de Agua, and was a VIP flight. The pilot, mechanic and 8 passengers all sustained minor injuries. It was reported that the takeoff attempt was in a downwind condition with power lines and trees around the soccer field. The helicopter got about 120 feet from takeoff spot when the main rotor blades struck a concrete power pole. The aircraft came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage. A technical adviser from Bell Helicopter traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico to assist in the DGAC Investigation. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Col. san Juan de Arrgon, 3-seccion Del. Venustiano Carrabza Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620 Telephone: 55-2598-0138