Fatal Accident (2) – Bell 407GX, 151, Chixoy River, near Ixcán, Quiché, Guatemala, December 29, 2024
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SOURCE Report:
Guatemalan Air Force Bell 407GX, registration “151”, Crashed in Ixcán, Quiché, Resulting in fatal injuries to its two occupants.
A helicopter belonging to the Guatemalan Air Force (FAG), which was patrolling the banks of the Chixoy River, crashed in Ixcán, Quiché, after making contact with high-voltage power lines.
The helicopter was piloted by Captain Estuardo González Barrios. Accompanying him as co-pilot was Aviation Lieutenant Carlos Álvarez Arias, a native of Cubulco, Baja Verapaz. After several hours of searching, both crew members were found deceased.
Flight records confirm that the aircraft involved was a BELL 407GX, identified as FAG 151, which had taken off at 8:45 AM.
Video footage circulating on social media was captured by individuals located along the riverbank.
In the video, the helicopter is seen flying at high speed and low altitude. Moments after passing in front of the people recording the incident, it is seen colliding with high-voltage power lines. Immediately following the impact, the sound of the helicopter crashing into the waters of the Chixoy River can be heard.
(CRN Noticias, 2024)
The Aviatioist Report:
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The WarZone:
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Aircraft Operator:
Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca
Video(s):
ttps://youtube.com/shorts/7ZI_ULGar5M
Accident Location:
Chixoy River, near Ixcán, Quiché, Guatemala
15°58’8.04″N 90°44’51.36″W (https://g.co/kgs/9oFuiHi)
ASN:
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/468919
FAA/International Registration:
151
Year of Manufacture:
2012
SN/Military Registration/BUNO:
54354
NTSB:
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X/Twitter (reports+videos):
https://x.com/SamChun_informa/status/1873408808510476434
ADS-B Exchange:
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FlightAware:
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/HL8088/history/20241228/1840Z/VTBS/RKJB
flightradar24:
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AirNav.radar:
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National Report(s):
https://republica.gt/actualidad/buscan-a-tripulacion-del-helicoptero-bell-407-que-cayo-al-rio-chixoy–2024122913260
Local Report(s):
https://crnnoticias.com/video-helicoptero-se-desploma-en-ixcan-quiche-cerca-al-rio-chixoy/
Image Reference(s):
https://x.com/SamChun_informa/status/1873408808510476434
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10861698
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11342905
https://www.facebook.com/SamChunInforma/posts/pfbid02fsafTUwJgLACFPz1uWRXPCnFYLmhdXvdaSd98wuu2trJQE8qmnk6N4cyeRxaFUuFl?ref=embed_post
https://www.soy502.com/articulo/helicoptero-desploma-ixcan-101917
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