Robinson R44 accident near Davinopolis, BR

On September 30, 2010, a Robinson R44 was involved in an accident near Davinopolis, BR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date

September 30, 2010

Place

Davinopolis, BR

Aircraft

Robinson R44

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Destroyed

Position

5.577°S, 47.423°W

NTSB ID

20101014X52451

Official records · ERA10WA510

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NTSB summary

On September 30, 2010, about 0844 local/1144 UTC, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-CCO, registered to and operated by a private individual, was landed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, State of Maranhao, Brazil. Weather conditions and flight plan information is unknown for the non U.S., non-commercial flight from Prefeito Renato Mereira/Imperatriz Airport (SBIZ), to Davinopolis Airport (SIME). The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot, the sole occupant was killed. The time of departure from SBIZ has not been determined. According to preliminary information, while landing in rugged terrain, the main rotor contacted the ground and a fire ensured. The helicopter was destroyed. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) Information Technology Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8819 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: dti@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.

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