ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 226287
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| Date: | Sunday 16 June 2019 |
| Time: | 19:00 |
| Type: |  Bell 206L LongRanger |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | XB-PQH |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sultepec -
 Mexico
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Sultepec |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The chartered helicopter was allegedly either shot down by police who mistakenly believe a cartel boss was onboard or caught in the crossfire of a police operation. The pilot died in the crash, the three female passengers were injured.
Sources:
https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2019/06/17/reportan-caida-de-un-helicoptero-en-sultepec-estado-de-mexico/
https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/policiaca/cae-helicoptero-en-sultepec-3776075.html
https://www.msn.com/es-mx/noticias/mexico/¿quién-viajaba-en-el-helicóptero-derribado-a-balazos-en-sultepec/ar-AAD6UO2?ocid=spartandhp
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Jun-2019 20:42 | gerard57 | Added |
| 17-Jun-2019 21:05 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Source] |
| 19-Jun-2019 19:02 | AdolfoB | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 24-Jun-2019 07:15 | Aerossurance | Updated [Operator, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Narrative] |
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