Bell 206B-3 crash near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

On November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One occupant was fatally injured, one occupant was seriously injured, and one occupant was not injured. The helicopter departed San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic; and was destined to El Higuero, Dominican Republic. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.