Md Helicopter 369 accident near Mexicali, MX

On March 13, 2017, a Md Helicopter 369 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Mexicali, MX. 5 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
March 13, 2017
Place
Mexicali, MX
Aircraft
Md Helicopter 369 · Helicopter
Injuries
5 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
32.646°N, 115.697°W
NTSB ID
20170316X90652

NTSB summary

On March 13, 2017, about 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a MD Helicopters model 369FF single-engine helicopter, serial number 0079FF, Mexican registration XC-PEP, collided with high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The pilot and 4 passengers were fatally injured. The local flight departed General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MMML), near Mexicali, Mexico.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos No. 1990, piso 4 Colonia Los Alpes, Tlacopac Delegación Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 Ciudad de México México Telephone: (55) 5011-6413 E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/transporte-y-medicina-preventiva/aeronautica-civil/inicio/

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