Accident Robinson R44 II TG-CYM, Monday 18 October 2021
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Date:Monday 18 October 2021
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic R44 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R44 II
Owner/operator:
Registration: TG-CYM
MSN: 1839
Year of manufacture:2007
Engine model:Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Finca El Naco, Champerico -   Guatemala
Phase: Take off
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: UIA Guatemala
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Robinson 44 II helicopter, registration TG-CYM, took off from the supply point at the "El Naco" farm at 10:45 local time, 16:45 UTC time, with intentions to perform agricultural work.
After takeoff the helicopter fell to the ground, according to the technical personnel that attended the flights. The pilot was assisted by a group of farm workers, with no apparent injuries.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: UIA Guatemala
Report number: 
Status: Preliminary report
Duration:
Download report: Preliminary report

Sources:

https://www.dgac.gob.gt/sistema/uploads/2021/11/03/21_87336828.pdf

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
06-Nov-2021 17:55 harro Added
02-Nov-2023 20:58 harro Updated

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