ERA15WA040

NTSB accident investigation · Bell 206B-3 · Boca Chica, Dominican Republic · November 1, 2014

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
November 1, 2014, 11:45 local (15:45 UTC)
Place
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Injuries
1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
HI419Bell 206B-3
NTSB office
Eastern Region Aviation
Lead agency
Other
Case key
90348

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Factual narrative

On November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One occupant was fatally injured, one occupant was seriously injured, and one occupant was not injured. The helicopter departed San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic; and was destined to El Higuero, Dominican Republic. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.

Aircraft

Registration
HI419
Reported as
Bell 206B-3
Category
Helicopter
Engine
turbo shaft
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial
Registered owner
SAP Group
Departed
San Pedro de Mi
Destination
El Higuero

Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot