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| Date: | Saturday 3 February 2024 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 407GX |
| Owner/operator: | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Registration: | 1957 |
| MSN: | 54472 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2014 |
| Engine model: | Rolls-Royce 250-C47B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Location: | Campo Militar No. 1-A, Naucalpan de Juarez -
 Mexico
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana) Bell 407GX struck a flag during a low-altitude flyover, the helicopter was flying in a 3 ship formation with other Mexican Air Force Bell 407's during the time of the incident. There is currently no reported damages to the helicopter.
The helicopters performed a fly-by for the Rey de Reyes 2024 wrestling tournament that was held at the 1-A military base in Naucalpan de Juarez.
Sources:
https://twitter.com/fl360aero/status/1754094070484377938?t=ahxF4NZNipnRBuP09Koq-Q&s=19
https://www.helis.com/database/cn/46750/
https://www.la-prensa.com.mx/metropoli/asi-corto-el-helicoptero-de-la-fuerza-aerea-mexicana-la-bandera-de-mexico-video-11390866.html
https://www.telediario.mx/comunidad/helicoptero-sedena-corta-bandera-mexico-campo-militar
Location
Media:
#ULTIMOMINUTO helicóptero Bell 407 No. de cola 1957 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana corta la bandera de México con las palas del rotor principal durante una parada aérea.
— Toño Díaz (@AntonioAcft) February 4, 2024
Se aproximó demasiado al asta bandera, poniendo en riesgo la seguridad de la aeronave y las personas en tierra. pic.twitter.com/zEuhSf5Iam
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Feb-2024 11:11 | nhofmann54 | Added |
| 05-Feb-2024 08:19 | nhofmann54 | Updated [Embed code, Narrative, ] |
| 05-Feb-2024 19:55 | Anon. | Updated [Location, Source, ] |
| 05-Feb-2024 20:02 | ASN | Updated [Location, Narrative, Category, ] |
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