Robinson R44 destroyed by fire after landing in Brazil

1 fatality • Novo Horizonte, Brazil

A Robinson R44 helicopter caught fire following a landing in a cane field near Novo Horizonte, Brazil.

What happened

On July 16, 2010, at approximately 1645 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, registered as PR-TNB, was involved in an accident in Novo Horizonte, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The aircraft, operated by Pereira Alvim Participacoes e Empreendimentos Ltda, was traveling from a private farm in the State of Sao Paulo toward Ribeirao Preto (SBRP).

After landing in a cane field, the aircraft was destroyed by fire. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 minor injury. The pilot was not injured.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2010 ROBINSON R44 accident near Novo Horizonte, Brazil?

A Robinson R44 helicopter caught fire following a landing in a cane field near Novo Horizonte, Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2010 ROBINSON R44 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2010 involved a ROBINSON R44, operated by Pereira Alvim Participacoes e Empreendimentos Ltda, at Novo Horizonte, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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