Pilot Debrief

BELL 206 near Kahramanmaras City — 2009-03-25

Investigation ongoingDCA09WA067
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Date
2009-03-25
Location
Kahramanmaras City, TR
Aircraft
BELL 206
Registration
TC-HEK
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
6

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On March 25, 2009, an Bell 206, registration TC-HEK, crashed in mountainous terrain near Kahramanmaras City, Turkey. The pilot and five passengers onboard were fatally injured and aircraft was destroyed. The investigation is being conducted by the Turkish Accident Investigation Board. The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.