Robinson R44 crash near Davinopolis, Brazil

1 fatality • Davinopolis, Brazil

A private Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On September 30, 2010, at approximately 0844 local time, a Robinson R44 II, bearing registration PR-CCO, crashed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, Maranhao, Brazil. The helicopter was operating a non-commercial flight from Prefeito Renato Mereira/Imperatriz Airport (SBIZ) to Davinopolis Airport (SIME).

During the landing phase, the main rotor of the aircraft made contact with the ground. This impact triggered a fire that resulted in the total destruction of the helicopter. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Sep 2010 ROBINSON R44 II accident near Davinopolis, Brazil?

A private Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Sep 2010 ROBINSON R44 II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Sep 2010 involved a ROBINSON R44 II, operated by Elen de Souza Santiago, at Davinopolis, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?