Bell 206 accident near Vetas, CO, November 24, 2008
On November 24, 2008 at about 1:25 pm local time, a Bell 206 (helicopter), registered HK4361, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Vetas. It was a business flight under non-U.S. commercial rules. 3 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
None.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 24, 2008 · about 1:25 pm local time
- Place
- Vetas, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 L3 · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- HK4361 · no longer on the register · serial 51320
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
None.
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 control in flight during initial climb defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,200 lb
- Seats: 7
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Aero Charter Adidna S.A.
The flight
- Departed from: Vetas at 8:25 am
- Destination: Vetas
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- 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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