2 fatalities

3 Jan 2013: ROBINSON R66 — Caraguatatuba, Brazil

Caraguatatuba, Brazil

On 3 Jan 2013, a ROBINSON R66 was involved in an aviation accident near Caraguatatuba, 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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On January 3, 2013, a Robinson R-66 helicopter (PR-DUB) was destroyed after impacting dense forest and a hillside in Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. The flight, conducted under Brazilian regulations, was en route from São José dos Campos Airport to Maroum Heliport. CENIPA is investigating.

Accident

On January 3, 2013, at approximately 1600 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R-66 helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DUB, was destroyed when it impacted a dense forest and the side of a hill in the Caraguatatuba Municipality, State of São Paulo, Brazil.

Flight Details

The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. It had departed from São José dos Campos Airport (SBSJ) in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and was destined for Maroum Heliport (SJDO) in Maroum, São Paulo.

Aircraft Information

The helicopter involved was a Robinson R-66. The specific registration is PR-DUB. No further details about the aircraft's configuration or maintenance history are provided in the source.

Investigation

The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil has jurisdiction over this investigation. For further information, contact:

Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS – QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004