Bell 407 accident near Mixco, Gt, December 16, 2015
On December 16, 2015 at about 5:10 pm local time, a Bell 407 (helicopter), registered TGPJV, was substantially damaged in an accident near Mixco. 1 person was seriously injured; 2 others were unhurt.
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
- December 16, 2015 · about 5:10 pm local time
- Place
- Mixco, Guatemala · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 2 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 407 · all 407s on the register
- Registration
- TGPJV · no longer on the register · serial 53080
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 16, 2015, about 1710 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407 helicopter, TG-PJV, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Mixco, Guatemala. The pilot sustained a serious injury and the two passengers were uninjured. The local flight originated from the La Aurora International Airport, near Guatemala City, Guatemala at an unknown time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) 9 Ave, 14-75 Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora zona 13 01000-Guatemala City, Guatemala This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC.
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
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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