Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B accident near Libertad, Uy, July 29, 2010
On July 29, 2010, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B, registered N527TK, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Libertad. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- July 29, 2010
- Place
- Libertad, Uruguay · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B · all 206Bs on the register
- Registration
- N527TK · no longer on the register · serial 4198
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Destination: Buenos Aires
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Sky: not recorded; not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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