Incident Bell 212 FAG103,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161932
 
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Date:Tuesday 30 March 2004
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B212 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 212
Owner/operator:Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca (FAG)
Registration: FAG103
MSN: 30760
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Tierra Blanca, All Cuchumatín Saints -   Guatemala
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
While involved in an anti-drug-mission, the helicopter was forced to land due to engine problems in strong winds and rain, but after landing on rough ground it rolled over and was completely destroyed by fire. The 13 occupants (military and civil) escaped but all suffered injuries.

Sources:

http://www.bellhelicopter.com/MungoBlobs/802/70/potential.pdf
AFM JUL 2004

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
06-Nov-2013 17:22 TB Added
14-Jun-2021 12:14 TB Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location, Source, Narrative]

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