Bell 206L-3 crash near Boyaca, Colombia

On September 1, 2015, about 1925 UTC, a Bell 206L-3, HK 3311, registered to and operated by Sociedad Aerea De Ibague, was landed hard in a field during a forced landing near Municipality of Chita, Boyaca, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the flight from Municipality of Chita, Boyaca, Colombia, to Tunja Airport (SKTJ), Boyaca, Colombia. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, and there were minor injuries to the commercial pilot and 2 passengers. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. During takeoff, a low main rotor warning occurred. The pilot maneuvered the helicopter for a forced landing in a field and landed hard. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Any further information can be obtained from: Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado Bogota, Colombia Telephone: 571.425.1000 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Colombia.