PT-HNAEUROCOPTER AS-355-F22011-04-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2S/N: 5736

Summary

On April 06, 2011, a Eurocopter AS-355-F2 (PT-HNA) was involved in an accident near Alto Alegre, BR. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

On April 6, 2011, about 2225 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS-355-F2, Brazilian registration PT-HNA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Alto Alegre, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger incurred minor injuries, and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Surucucu, Brazil (SWUQ) and was destined for Boa Vista, Brazil (SBBV). The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA11WA251. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft PT-HNA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11WA251
Location
Alto Alegre, Brazil
Event ID
20110419X00642
Coordinates
2.727222, -61.040832
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER
Serial Number
5736
Model / ICAO
AS-355-F2

Analysis

On April 6, 2011, about 2225 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS-355-F2, Brazilian registration PT-HNA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Alto Alegre, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger incurred minor injuries, and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Surucucu, Brazil (SWUQ) and was destined for Boa Vista, Brazil (SBBV). The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact:

Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center

SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR

Brasilia -DF, Brazil

71.615-600

Tel: 55 61 3364 8800

Fax: 53 61 3365 1004

dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Brazil.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11WA251