ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 191893
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| Date: | Wednesday 13 March 1991 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Aérospatiale SA 330J Puma |
| Owner/operator: | Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) |
| Registration: | XC-HEL |
| MSN: | 1621 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | off Ciudad del Carmen -
 Mexico
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Offshore |
| Departure airport: | Ixtoc C platform |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Shortly after becoming airborne the helicopter appeared to lose power. An attempt was made to carry out a forced landing in the sea but the helicopter struck part of the platform and fell into the water on its side. One factor in the accident was a 'probable lack of crew co-ordination'.
It is reported that the helicopter had been refuelled while on the platform. During this operation, the No.1 engine was kept running. However, after this, the No.2 engine was apparently not re-started prior to departure and the take-off was attempted on a single engine. The helicopter is believed to have been over its maximum weight for single engine operation.
Of the five persons on board (crew of two and three passengers) one passenger was killed. The other four on board are believed to have been recovered to the oil platform, having sustained only minor injuries.
Sources:
WAAS
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Dec-2016 22:33 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 06-Dec-2016 22:35 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
| 06-Mar-2017 18:42 | TB | Updated [Location, Nature, Departure airport] |
| 19-Aug-2017 12:05 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Source] |
| 27-May-2018 16:23 | TB | Updated [Operator, Location, Narrative] |
| 27-May-2018 16:53 | TB | Updated [Operator] |
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