ENG10WA030

NTSB accident investigation · Bell 222 · La Cava Colonia Tovar, Venezuela, Venezuela · May 6, 2010

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
May 6, 2010, 12:45 local (12:45 UTC)
Place
La Cava Colonia Tovar, Venezuela, Venezuela
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
YV2223Bell 222
NTSB office
Aviation Engineering Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
76083

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Factual narrative

On May 6, 2010, at 1245 universal coordinated time, a Bell 222-U helicopter, registration YV2223, powered by two Honeywell LTS 101-750C turboshaft engines, experienced an No. 1 engine stall and the helicopter subsequently crashed in the valley area of Sector La Cava, Quinta Gaemar, Colonia Tovar, Estado Aragua, Venezuela. The pilot and passengers on board the helicopter were uninjured. The helicopter had departed the heliport Balgres, Valles Del Tuy, Estado Miranda (HEBA), Venezuela destined for heliport Quinta Gaemar, Colonia Tovar, Edo. Aragua(HEQG), Venezuela when the accident occurred. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Oficina de Inspectoría Aeronáutica Parque Central, Torre Este, Piso 34 Apartado de Correos 17587 Caracas Venezuela Tel.: (58) 2 509-2403 / 2457 / 2404 / 2436 Fax: (58) 2 509-2425 AFTN: SVCCYAYX Telex: 24626 MTCAC VC Cable: DIGETRAERO-CARACAS This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Venezuela.

Aircraft

Registration
YV2223
Reported as
Bell 222 (U)
Category
Helicopter
Serial number
47560
Engine
Honeywell LTS 101-750C, turbo shaft
Damage
Substantial damage
Operator
Balgres, C.A.
Registered owner
Balgres, C.A.
Departed
HEBA · Helipuerto Balg
Destination
HEQG · Helipuerto Quin
Flight plan
Unknown