ROBINSON R66

Sirinhaem Municipality — November 11, 2015

Event Information

DateNovember 11, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA16WA048
Event ID20151123X63526
LocationSirinhaem Municipality
CountryBR
Coordinates-8.50806, -35.17583
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR66
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

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

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