Bell 206B accident near Nueva Concepción, Gt, October 27, 2012
On October 27, 2012, a Bell 206B (helicopter), registered TGPMR, was substantially damaged in an accident near Nueva Concepción. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 27, 2012
- Place
- Nueva Concepción, Guatemala
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206B · all 206Bs on the register
- Registration
- TGPMR · no longer on the register · serial 2047
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 27, 2012, a Bell 206B helicopter, TG-PMR, impacted terrain near Nueva Concepcion, Guatemala. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Guatemala. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Guatemala. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" Zona 13 Guatemala, Centro América
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Allison 250 (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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