Bell 206B III accident near Ocho Rios, Jm, January 14, 2011
On January 14, 2011 at about 9:00 pm local time, a Bell 206B III (helicopter), registered N6YJCA, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Ocho Rios (None airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 14, 2011 · about 9:00 pm local time
- Place
- Ocho Rios, Jamaica · None · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206B III · all 206B IIIs on the register
- Registration
- N6YJCA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 14, 2011, about 1600 eastern standard time, a Bell 206B III, Jamaican registration 6Y-JCA, operated by Captain's Aviation Services Limited, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Kingston Jamaica, destined for the Rooms Hotel in Ocho Rios. According to information obtained from an official with the Government of Jamaica, the helicopter was on short final approach to the Rooms Hotel, about 50 feet above ground level, when it experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed an autorotation to a grass area on hotel property; however, the helicopter slid on the grass and struck a coconut tree. The helicopter sustained damaged to the nose section, both main rotor blades, and the skid. The helicopter was equipped with a Rolls Royce (Allison) 250-C20B engine. The engine compressor was retained for further examination. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Jamaica. Any further information can be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority 4 Winchester Road Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone: 876-920-2280 Fax: 876-920-0194 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Jamaica.
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 approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
Crew member
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,200 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Operator: Captain'S Aviation Services Limited
The flight
- Departed from: Kingston
- Destination: NONE Ocho Rios
- Flight plan: 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 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
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