Investigation Summary
The helicopter, a Bell 407 manufactured in 2002, was performing a ferry flight to pick up three passengers at Atizapan when the accident occurred. According to preliminary reports, the flight departed Toluca at approximately 08:20 local time. While visual meteorological conditions were generally reported, local conditions at the time of the accident included ground fog and drizzle with a reported visibility of three miles and an indefinite ceiling. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the terrain. As the accident occurred in Mexico involving a Mexican-registered aircraft, the investigation is led by Mexican authorities with the NTSB providing assistance as the state of manufacture.
Video Analysis
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Airframe & Maintenance
Systems & Failure Modes
Rolls-Royce 250-C47B
The turboshaft engine model installed on the Bell 407 airframe.
Interesting Facts
- 01The pilot was the sole occupant and sustained fatal injuries.
- 02The aircraft was a Bell 407, serial number 53535, manufactured in 2002.
- 03Ground fog and drizzle were reported in the area at the time of the accident.
- 04The flight was conducted as a Part 129 foreign commercial operation.
- 05The helicopter was destroyed by the impact.