Bell 206B III accident near Angostura, CO, March 22, 2016
On March 22, 2016 at about 12:11 pm local time, a Bell 206B III (helicopter), registered HK4674, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Angostura. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 3 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
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
- March 22, 2016 · about 12:11 pm local time
- Place
- Angostura, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Bell 206B III · all 206B IIIs on the register
- Registration
- HK4674 · no longer on the register · serial 2662
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 23, 2016, about 1211 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B III, Colombian registration HK4764, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain and was consumed by a postcrash fire. Three of the four occupants were fatally injured, and one occupant was seriously injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that was conducted under Colombian flight regulations, which departed Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD), Medellin, Colombia, destined for Monteria-Los Garzones Airport (SKMR), Monteria, Columbia. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from: Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado #103-23 Bogota, Colombia This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Colombia.
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
- VFR encounter with IMC during enroute (cruise) defining event
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Allison 250-C20J (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SKMD Medellín
- Destination: SKMR Monteria
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 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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