Robinson R44 - II accident near Santa Monica, BR

On January 10, 2015, a Robinson R44 - II (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Santa Monica, BR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date

January 10, 2015

Place

Santa Monica, BR

Aircraft

Robinson R44 - II · Helicopter

Injuries

1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Destroyed

Position

23.172°S, 53.095°W

NTSB ID

20150116X44922

NTSB summary

On January 10, 2015, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-HPR, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with wires and terrain during cruise flight in Santa Monica, Parana, Brazil. There was a post-crash fire. The Brazilian certificated pilot was fatally injured. One passenger was seriously injured. The flight departed Porto Rico, Brazil, and was destined for Santa Monica, Brazil. According to investigators, the helicopter was in cruise flight when it collided with high-tension electrical wires above a highway. Following an uncontrolled descent, the helicopter collided with the roadway, and skidded about 250 meters before it came to rest and caught fire. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

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