Agusta Westland A109S accident in Paraty, Brazil

2 fatalities • Paraty, Brazil

An Agusta Westland A109S helicopter crashed following departure from a heliport in Rio de Janeiro State.

What happened

On April 30, 2008, at approximately 22:59 UTC, an Agusta Westland A109S helicopter, bearing registration PR-IPO, crashed after departing from the Parati/Condomínio Laranjeiras heliport in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The accident resulted in 2 fatalities.

The investigation

The Brazilian CENIPA requested assistance from U.S. manufacturers of the helicopter's electronic components to facilitate the downloading of information from non-volatile memory.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Apr 2008 Agusta/Westland A109S accident near Paraty, Brazil?

An Agusta Westland A109S helicopter crashed following departure from a heliport in Rio de Janeiro State.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Apr 2008 Agusta/Westland A109S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Apr 2008 involved a Agusta/Westland A109S, operated by COSAN S/A INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO, at Paraty, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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