PR-TUN

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 IIS/N: 12560

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 4, 2016
NTSB Number
ERA17WA081
Location
Sao Lourenco da Serra, Brazil
Event ID
20170109X54342
Coordinates
-23.868610, -46.930278
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
PR-TUN
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
12560
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On December 4, 2016, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44-II, Brazilian registration PR-TUN, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Sao Lourenco, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations, and was on approach to the intended landing site, Recanto Beija-Flor Resort, when the accident occurred.

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

CENIPA-SERIPA IV

Av. Braz Leme, nº 3258

Santana - São Paulo/ SP

CEP: 02022-901

Telephone: (55-11) 2221-5636 / (55-11) 94100-3330

Fax: (55-11) 2221-5637

seripa4@seripa4.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# ERA17WA081