Robinson R22 crash near Rio de Janeiro

2 fatalities • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A training flight involving a Robinson R22 ended in a fatal water impact near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What happened

On February 18, 2014, at approximately 1315 UTC, a Robinson R22 - BETA, registered as PT-YFV, crashed into water near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The flight, which was a local training mission, had departed from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (SBJR).

The accident resulted in 2 fatalities, involving the flight instructor and the student pilot.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Feb 2014 ROBINSON R22 - BETA BETA accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

A training flight involving a Robinson R22 ended in a fatal water impact near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Feb 2014 ROBINSON R22 - BETA BETA accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Feb 2014 involved a ROBINSON R22 - BETA BETA, operated by Nacional Escola de Pilotagem Ltda, at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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