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| Date: | Wednesday 20 December 2023 |
| Time: | c. 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Clipper |
| Owner/operator: | Pesca Azteca, S.A. de C.V. |
| Registration: | XB-APC |
| MSN: | 0956 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | harbour of Mazatlán, Sinaloa -
 Mexico
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | boat |
| - | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Robinson R44 Clipper, owned by a private boat company, suffered a mechanical failure during a test flight froma boat and force landed on floats in the harbour of Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
The three occupants were not hurt and the helicopter was not damaged.
Sources:
https://tvpacifico.mx/noticias/302393-cae-helicoptero-a-canal-de-navegacion-en-mazatlan
https://columnadigital.com/accidente-aereo-en-mazatlan-helicoptero-cae-al-mar/
https://www.elsoldemazatlan.com.mx/policiaca/por-fallas-mecanicas-cae-helicoptero-al-mar-en-mazatlan-11175553.html
Media:
Helicóptero atunero cae a canal de navegación en Mazatlán, fue rescatado pic.twitter.com/HwLr9W2rc2
— Reporteros Asociados (@ReporterosAsoc2) December 20, 2023
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2023 20:20 | aus | Added |
| 21-Dec-2023 20:24 | harro | Updated [Other fatalities, Embed code, Damage, Narrative, ] |
| 22-Dec-2023 07:19 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Phase, Nature, Source, Embed code, Narrative, ] |
| 22-Dec-2023 07:20 | harro | Updated [Cn, Operator, Other fatalities, ] |
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