Summary
On November 11, 2015, a Robinson R66 (PR-EDL) was involved in an incident near Sirinhaem Municipality, BR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On November 11, 2015, about 1755 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66, Brazilian registration PR-EDL, was substantially damaged during an emergency autorotation near Sirinhaem, State of Pernambuco, Brazil, when the main rotor blades contacted and separated the tail boom upon touchdown. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) Imbiribeira, Brazil and was enroute to Cucau, Brazil.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA16WA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft PR-EDL.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On November 11, 2015, about 1755 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66, Brazilian registration PR-EDL, was substantially damaged during an emergency autorotation near Sirinhaem, State of Pernambuco, Brazil, when the main rotor blades contacted and separated the tail boom upon touchdown. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) Imbiribeira, Brazil and was enroute to Cucau, Brazil.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center Phones: +55 61 3364-8812 Professional email: international@cenipa.aer.mil.br Address: SHIS QI 05 - ÁREA ESPECIAL 12 - VI COMAR - LAGO SUL
BRASÍLIA - DF CEP 71.615-600
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by 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# ERA16WA048