Pilot Debrief

BELL 206 near San Carlos — 2015-11-17

Investigation ongoingCEN16WA044
Sign in to save
Date
2015-11-17
Location
San Carlos, NI
Aircraft
BELL 206
Registration
YN-ISA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

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

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Unknown

Related mishaps