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BELL 206 near Maceio — 2015-09-23

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Date
2015-09-23
Location
Maceio, BR
Aircraft
BELL 206
Registration
PP-ELA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 23, 2015, at 1350 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206L-3, Brazilian registration PP-ELA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Maceio, Brazil. The four occupants were fatally injured. The local police patrol flight originated at Zumbi dos Palmares international Airport (SBMO), Maceio, Brazil and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. The investigation is under the direction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute

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