ROBINSON R44
Recife — January 23, 2018
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA18WA066 |
| Event ID | 20180124X00523 |
| Location | Recife |
| Country | BR |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Full Narrative
The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on January 23, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be 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.