Bell 206 accident near San Carlos, NI
On November 17, 2015, a Bell 206 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near San Carlos, NI. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- November 17, 2015
- Place
- San Carlos, NI
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 11.128°N, 84.671°W
- NTSB ID
- 20151118X20221
NTSB summary
On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported dense fog in the area. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Nicaraguan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC) Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission Tel: +505-233-2907 / 276-8580 ext. 1090 Fax: +505-2276-8588 seguridad@inac.gob.ni
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
