Summary
On May 02, 2016, a Robinson R22 (PR-RCA) was involved in an accident near Sao Paulo, BR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA16WA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft PR-RCA.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA16WA180