BELL 206B
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais — June 16, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA15WA250 |
| Event ID | 20150625X05216 |
| Location | Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -20.54972, -43.49194 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.