ROBINSON R66
Sirinhaem Municipality — November 11, 2015
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16WA048 |
| Event ID | 20151123X63526 |
| Location | Sirinhaem Municipality |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -8.50806, -35.17583 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R66 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
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: [email protected] 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
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.