2 fatalities

11 Jul 2012: ROBINSON R22 BETA — Master Escola de Aviacao Civil Ltda — Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil

On 11 Jul 2012, a ROBINSON R22 BETA operated by Master Escola de Aviacao Civil Ltda was involved in an aviation accident near Sao Paulo, Brazil. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Robinson R22 Beta, registration PT-HOL, operated by Master Escola Aviacao Civil Ltda, struck a building after losing control near Sao Paulo. Both pilots were fatally injured.

Accident

On July 11, 2012, at 1300 UTC, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-HOL, was destroyed following a loss of in-flight control and subsequent collision with a building near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The local flight had originated in Sao Paulo. The two pilots on board were fatally injured.

Aircraft

The aircraft was a Robinson R22 Beta, a two-seat light helicopter. It was operated by Master Escola Aviacao Civil Ltda.

Operator

Master Escola Aviacao Civil Ltda was the operator of the helicopter. The company is based in Brazil.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center. Further information can be obtained from the Investigation Division in Brasilia. The probable cause of the accident has not been released in the available information.