Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R44 near Lagoa do Triunfo, Para — 2010-09-15

Final reportERA10WA509
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Date
2010-09-15
Location
Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, BR
Airport
SNXK
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44
Registration
PR-DAN
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 15, 2010, about 2150 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DAN, was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain in Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter departed from a farm, and was en route to Fazenda Lagoa do Triunfo Airport (SNXK), Sao Felix do Xingu, Para, Brazil. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS–QI 05–VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Enroute-cruise

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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