Accident Details
On January 21, 2013, at 1448 UTC, a Bell Helicopter 206B, Brazilian registration PR-JBN, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a dwelling. The helicopter was on a local flight from the Sao Paulo/Edifício Banesfa – Patriarca Heliport (SDNP) to conduct inspection and mapping of green areas.
Occupants and Injuries
One crewmember and one passenger received fatal injuries in the accident. Two other passengers sustained minor injuries.
Operator and Registration
The helicopter was registered in Brazil as PR-JBN. The operator was not specified in the source.
Flight Origin
The flight departed from SDNP in Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information may be obtained from CENIPA at the address provided in the official report.
Damage
The helicopter sustained substantial damage upon impact with the dwelling.