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BELL HELICOPTER 407 near Nova Esperanca — 2018-04-17

Investigation ongoingERA18WA173
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Date
2018-04-17
Location
Nova Esperanca, BR
Aircraft
BELL HELICOPTER 407
Registration
PT-YZJ
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 407 helicopter that occurred on April 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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