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
Aircraft Information
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