Robinson R22 accident near Sao Paulo, BR

On May 2, 2016, a Robinson R22 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Sao Paulo, BR. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
May 2, 2016
Place
Sao Paulo, BR
Aircraft
Robinson R22 · Helicopter
Injuries
2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
23.891°S, 46.425°W
NTSB ID
20160511X40514

NTSB summary

On May 5, 2016, about 1515 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PR-RCA, operated by AGD Aviation, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and then terrain while maneuvering in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The local instructional flight conducted under Brazilian flight regulations departed Campo de Marte Airport (SBMT), Sao Paulo, Brazil about 1423. 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 Investigation Division 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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