BELL 206B

Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais — June 16, 2015

Event Information

DateJune 16, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA15WA250
Event ID20150625X05216
LocationOuro Preto, Minas Gerais
CountryBR
Coordinates-20.54972, -43.49194
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model206B
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured3

Event Location

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2015, at 1910 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YDY, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a controlled flight into terrain near Ouro Preto municipality, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The personal flight originated at Ubá, Brazil (SNUB) and was destined for Nova Lima, Brazil (SJLY). One crewmember and two passengers were fatally injured.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil. Further information
can be obtained from:

Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
SHIS QI 05 - Área Especial 12 - VI COMAR - Lago Sul
Brasília - DF CEP 71.615-600

Telephone: +55 61 3364-8812

E-mail: [email protected]

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

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