Bell 412 accident near Guadarranque Reservoir, Es, September 5, 2025
On September 5, 2025 at about 8:34 am local time, a Bell 412 (helicopter), registered ECMRK, was involved in an accident near Guadarranque Reservoir. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
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
- September 5, 2025 · about 8:34 am local time
- Place
- Guadarranque Reservoir, Spain
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 412 · all 412s on the register
- Registration
- ECMRK · no longer on the register · serial 36067
- Damage
- Damage not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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