Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R66 near Sirinhaem Municipality — 2015-11-11

Investigation ongoingERA16WA048
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Date
2015-11-11
Location
Sirinhaem Municipality, BR
Aircraft
ROBINSON R66
Registration
PR-EDL
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On November 11, 2015, about 1755 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66, Brazilian registration PR-EDL, was substantially damaged during an emergency autorotation near Sirinhaem, State of Pernambuco, Brazil, when the main rotor blades contacted and separated the tail boom upon touchdown. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) Imbiribeira, Brazil and was enroute to Cucau, Brazil. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center Phones: +55 61 3364-8812 Professional email: international@cenipa.aer.mil.br Address: SHIS QI 05 - ÁREA ESPECIAL 12 - VI COMAR - LAGO SUL BRASÍLIA - DF CEP 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil

NTSB coding

  • Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown

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