Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash in Lagoa do Triunfo, Brazil

4 fatalities • Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into terrain in Para, Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On September 15, 2010, at approximately 2150 UTC, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, bearing registration PR-DAN, crashed into the ground in Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil.

The aircraft had departed from a farm and was traveling toward the Fazenda Lagoa do Triunfo Airport (SNXK) in Sao Felix do Xingu, Para, Brazil. The impact with the terrain caused substantial damage to the helicopter. There were 4 fatal injuries involving the pilot and three passengers.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sep 2010 ROBINSON R44 II accident near Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil?

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into terrain in Para, Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sep 2010 ROBINSON R44 II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sep 2010 involved a ROBINSON R44 II, at Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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