2 fatalities

22 May 2009: ROBINSON R-44 — Rotiv, LTDA — Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil

Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil

On 22 May 2009, a ROBINSON R-44 operated by Rotiv, LTDA was involved in an aviation accident near Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 22, 2009, a Robinson R-44 helicopter registered PR-NDF was destroyed after impacting the ground during approach to SBQV. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian-registered Robinson R-44 helicopter, registration PR-NDF, was destroyed when it collided with the ground during approach to land at Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV) in Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.

Occupants and Injuries

The pilot and passenger on board sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). No probable cause has been stated in the available source material. For further information, contact CENIPA at: SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600; Phone: 55 61 3364 8800; Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004; E-mail: [email protected].

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil.