NTSB CAROL · Event
Event CEN11WA145
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On December 21, 2010, about 0350 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell UH-1B helicopter, TI-AZM, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power, in a remote area, near Bataan, Costa Rica. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Costa Rica. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Costa Rican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: INVESTIGACIÓN DE ACCIDENTES E INCIDENTES AEREOS Apdo. Postal 5026-1000 San José, Costa Rica www.dgac.go.cr Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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