On November 4, 2001, at 1400 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan Registration YV-OGEZ, was destroyed during a forced landing following a reported loss of engine power during cruise flight near Maracaibo, Venezuela. The commercial pilot, the co-pilot, and a passenger were seriously injured. The helicopter, serial number 206-1542, was owned by the Government of the State of Zulia, and was being operated by the Maracaibo Police Department. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial observation flight for which a VFR flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from the Maracaibo International Airport approximately an hour prior to the accident.

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