Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 2011 EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Apr 2011 involved an EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2, operated by JVC Aerotáxi Ltda, at Alto Alegre, Brazil.

Eurocopter AS-355-F2 Crash Near Alto Alegre, Brazil

On 6 Apr 2011, an EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2 operated by JVC Aerotáxi Ltda was involved in an aviation accident near Alto Alegre, Brazil. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

A Eurocopter AS-355-F2, registration PT-HNA, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Alto Alegre, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries, while three passengers were fatally injured.

Accident

On April 6, 2011, about 2225 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS-355-F2 helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-HNA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Alto Alegre, Brazil.

Aircraft and Flight

The helicopter was operating under Brazilian flight regulations. The flight originated from Surucucu, Brazil (SWUQ) and was destined for Boa Vista, Brazil (SBBV). The aircraft type was a Eurocopter AS-355-F2.

Injuries

The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Three passengers were fatally injured.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, specifically the Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). For further information, contact: SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR, Brasilia -DF, Brazil, 71.615-600, Tel: 55 61 3364 8800, Fax: 53 61 3365 1004, email: [email protected].

6 Apr 2011: EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2 — JVC Aerotáxi Ltda — Alto Alegre, Brazil