Pilot Debrief

BELL 407 near Justo Romero — 2015-11-21

Investigation ongoingCEN16WA048
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Date
2015-11-21
Location
Justo Romero, NI
Aircraft
BELL 407
Registration
HR-AWI
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On November 21, 2015, at 1000 central standard time (cst), a Bell model 407 helicopter, Honduran registration HR-AWI, serial number 53978, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power near Justo Romero, Nicaragua. The pilot and his 2 passengers were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Nicaraguan government. Further information may be obtained from: Instituto Nicaraguense De Aeronautica Civil (INAC) Km 11 1/2 Carretera Norte PO Box 4936 Managua, Nicaragua Phone: (505) 233-2907 Fax: (505) 2276-8588 E-mail: seguridad@inac.gob.ni Webpage: http://www.inac.gob.ni This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Instituto Nicaraguense De Aeronautica Civil (INAC) of Nicaragua.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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