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| Date: | Tuesday 15 November 1977 |
| Time: | 10:30 |
| Type: |  Hughes 369D |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | YV-266C |
| MSN: | 1260055D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Parque Nacional El Avila -
 Venezuela
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The helicopter was in the process of unloading construction materials at an electrical transmission tower under construction. Once released the cargo, the sling cable became loose and it was caught by the tail rotor. The helicopter departed control flight, spinning downward and crashing. The helicopter was consumed by a post crash fire.
Sources:
Rescate Humboldt
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-May-2024 06:15 | jfrivas63 | Added |
| 29-May-2024 14:51 | ASN | Updated [Aircraft type, Location] |
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