Pilot Debrief

ENSTROM 280 near Salinas Victoria — 2015-12-10

Investigation ongoingCEN16WA065
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Date
2015-12-10
Location
Salinas Victoria, MX
Aircraft
ENSTROM 280
Registration
XB-GRG
Category
Helicopter
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On December 10, 2015, about 1710 universal coordinated time, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter, XB-GRG, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Salenas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot sustained a serious injury and the two passengers were uninjured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Further information may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) 9 Ave, 14-75 Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora zona 13 01000-Guatemala City, Guatemala This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute-climb to cruise
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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