Eurocopter AS-355-F2 crash near Alto Alegre, Brazil

3 fatalities • Alto Alegre, Brazil

A Eurocopter AS-355-F2 helicopter crashed into terrain during a flight from Surucucu to Boa Vista, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On April 6, 2011, at approximately 2225 UTC, a Eurocopter AS-355-F2, registered as PT-HNA, crashed into terrain near Alto Alegre, Brazil. The flight was operating under Brazilian flight regulations, traveling from Surucucu (SWUQ) toward a destination of Boa Vista (SBBV).

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries and 2 minor injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Apr 2011 EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2 accident near Alto Alegre, Brazil?

A Eurocopter AS-355-F2 helicopter crashed into terrain during a flight from Surucucu to Boa Vista, resulting in multiple fatalities.

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 a EUROCOPTER AS-355-F2, operated by JVC Aerotáxi Ltda, at Alto Alegre, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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