Bell 407 accident near San Agustine Guatemala, Gt, September 24, 2015
On September 24, 2015 at about 4:45 pm local time, a Bell 407 (helicopter), registered TGPDF, was substantially damaged in an accident during emergency descent near San Agustine Guatemala. No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
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
- September 24, 2015 · about 4:45 pm local time
- Place
- San Agustine Guatemala, Guatemala
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 407 · all 407s on the register
- Registration
- TGPDF · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) of Guatemala has notified the NTSB of a non-fatal accident involving a Bell 407GX Helicopter, registration TG-PDF, that occurred on September 24, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guatemala. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Guatemala. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gobierno De Guatemala Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Aerospace International La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013 Tel: (502) 2321-5000
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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during emergency descent defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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