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| Date: | Thursday 11 April 2024 |
| Time: | 04:10 |
| Type: |  Eurocopter EC 130T2 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | HP-1967 |
| MSN: | 9442 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 92 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Milla 9, Alcalde Díaz -
 Panama
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Panama City Albrook-Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC/MPMG) |
| Investigating agency: | OFINVAA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter started flight from Marcos A. Gelabert airport with destination at mile 9, Alcalde Diaz.
In descent the pilot saw a flock of birds approaching dangerously, and decided to initiate an evasive maneuver. One of the birds hit the front of the helicopter, causing part of the canopy to break.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
OFINVAA
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Jul-2024 19:40 | ASN | Added |
| 21-Jul-2024 15:32 | Aerossurance | Updated [Aircraft type, ] |
| 21-Jul-2024 15:32 | Aerossurance | Updated [Source, ] |
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