EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2
Alto Alegre, April 6, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Alto Alegre |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | 2.72722, -61.04083 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA11WA251 |
| Event ID | 20110419X00642 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS-355-F2 |
| Registration # | PT-HNA |
| Operator | JVC Aerotáxi Ltda |
| Owner | JVC Aerotáxi Ltda |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On April 6, 2011, about 2225 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS-355-F2, Brazilian registration PT-HNA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Alto Alegre, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger incurred minor injuries, and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Surucucu, Brazil (SWUQ) and was destined for Boa Vista, Brazil (SBBV). The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact:
Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR
Brasilia -DF, Brazil
71.615-600
Tel: 55 61 3364 8800
Fax: 53 61 3365 1004
[email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from 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.