ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 244748
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| Date: | Sunday 8 November 2020 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 407 |
| Owner/operator: | Puerto Rico Joint Forces of Rapid Action (FURA) |
| Registration: | N139PD |
| MSN: | 53631 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2004 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Vacía Talega, Campamento Piñones -
 Puerto Rico
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Bell 407 experienced an unspecified mechanical problem and a subsequent forced landing to a beach in Vacía Talega, Campamento Piñones, Puerto Rico.
The helicopter sustained minor damage and there were no reported injuries.
The rotor blades were removed so the helicopter could be towed by another helicopter late at night.
Sources:
https://www.telemundopr.com/noticias/puerto-rico/helicoptero-de-la-fura-cae-al-agua-en-pinones/2148651/?fbclid=IwAR3Pn-6A4m0cRyPzcA8QStIYlZRz-gVXEVyDUG3M9KtQRLDX_JjRyJuVPjA
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9098167 (photo)
Media:
Ya esta Subiendo la marea y intentan salvar la Naveee esperemos salga todo Bien pero si la Gente no saliera a la playa en un mal tiempo nada de esto pasa por salvar a otros casi mueren 👀😇🙏🚨🚨
Posted by Paramedicos Unidos en PR on Sunday, November 8, 2020
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Nov-2020 23:39 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 08-Nov-2020 23:39 | Captain Adam | Updated [Embed code] |
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