Bell 206 accident near Chicureo, Cl, March 24, 2020
On March 24, 2020 at about 8:45 pm local time, a Bell 206 (helicopter), registered CCARR, was destroyed in an accident near Chicureo (Chicureo Airport). It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was killed. 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
- March 24, 2020 · about 8:45 pm local time
- Place
- Chicureo, Chile · Chicureo Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 L3 · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- CCARR · no longer on the register · serial 51474
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Marabella
- Destination: SCHC Chicureo
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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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