Robinson R44 crash near Rio de Janeiro

2 fatalities • Rio de Janeriro, Brazil

A Robinson R44 II crashed into wooded terrain during an aerial photography flight in Brazil, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On September 10, 2011, at approximately 2330 UTC, a Robinson R44 II, registered as PR-CEC, crashed into a wooded area near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aircraft had departed from Aeroporto Santos Dumont (SBRJ) at approximately 2320 UTC for the purpose of an aerial photography flight.

The impact with the terrain caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and one passenger sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Sep 2011 ROBINSON R44 II accident near Rio de Janeriro, Brazil?

A Robinson R44 II crashed into wooded terrain during an aerial photography flight in Brazil, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Sep 2011 ROBINSON R44 II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Sep 2011 involved a ROBINSON R44 II, operated by Celso Colombo Filho e Outros, at Rio de Janeriro, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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