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| Date: | Wednesday 20 September 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Helicopter |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 200 mls W of Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador -
 Pacific Ocean
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A helicopter crashed into the sea 200 miles west of Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
The helicopter was engaged in spotting tuna fish for the fishing vessel 'Doña Lucía'.
Sources:
https://www.ecuavisa.com/noticias/seguridad/hombres-fallecidos-helicoptero-altamar-galapagos-AY6001839
https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/sucesos/accidente-helicoptero-victimas-manta/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Sep-2023 13:16 | gerard57 | Added |
| 21-Sep-2023 13:36 | harro | Updated |
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