Eurocopter AS 350 B2 accident near Taltal, CL

On November 6, 2010, an Eurocopter AS 350 B2 was involved in an accident near Taltal, CL. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
November 6, 2010
Place
Taltal, CL
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS 350 B2
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
25.533°S, 70.283°W
NTSB ID
20101213X14827

Official records · ERA11WA086

NTSB summary

On November 6, 2010, at 2330 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter, AS 350 B2 helicopter, Chilean registration CC-AAN, collided with terrain while in low level cruise flight near Taltal, Chile. The flight was operated by Servicios y Transporte Aereos Hell-can Ltda. The helicopter was destroyed by post impact fire. The pilot was killed. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was en route to Las Breas Airport (SCTT), Las Breas, Chile and departed Aguas Verdes, Taltal, Chile, earlier, about 2300. The flight was conducted under Chilean flight regulations. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Chile Elena Blanco # 1050 Providencia, Chile 7500000 Telephone: 011 56 02 410 7399 Fax: 011 56 02 410 7632 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the Government of Chile.

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