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30 Apr 2008: Agusta/Westland A109S — COSAN S/A INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO — Paraty, Brazil

Paraty, Brazil

On 30 Apr 2008, an Agusta/Westland A109S operated by COSAN S/A INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO was involved in an aviation accident near Paraty, Brazil. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On April 30, 2008, an AgustaWestland A109S helicopter (PR-IPO) crashed after departing from Parati/Condomínio Laranjeiras heliport in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, resulting in two fatalities. Investigators sought US assistance to recover non-volatile memory data.

Accident Overview

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

Investigation

The Brazilian Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) initiated an inquiry into the crash. As part of the investigation, CENIPA requested assistance from manufacturers of electronic components in the United States to download non-volatile memory information from the helicopter's systems. Such data can be critical for understanding the sequence of events leading to the accident.

Conclusion

At this stage of the investigation, no probable cause has been determined. The inquiry remains ongoing.

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