CEN16WA009
2015-10-06 · Xalapa, Mexico · Fatal · 1 aircraft · Status: N/A
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Factual narrative
On October 6, 2015, at 2355 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 430 helicopter, Mexican registration XC-VER, collided with terrain after departure from the El Lencero Airport, Xalapa, Mexico. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and co-pilot were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter departed the El Lencero Airport at 2353 was en route to the Veracruz International Airport, Veracruz, Mexico. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes Providencia No. 807 - 6o piso Colonia del Valle Codigo Postal 03100 México, D.F. Mexico Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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