Robinson R22 Beta crash in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

2 fatalities • Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

A Robinson R22 Beta helicopter crashed into a corn plantation in Brazil, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On March 23, 2014, at approximately 1355 UTC, a Robinson R22 Beta, registered as PP-SSP, crashed into a corn plantation in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The flight originated from a private heliport in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and was operating under Brazilian flight regulations.

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

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Mar 2014 ROBINSON R22 - BETA accident near Ribeirão Preto, Brazil?

A Robinson R22 Beta helicopter crashed into a corn plantation in Brazil, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Mar 2014 ROBINSON R22 - BETA accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Mar 2014 involved a ROBINSON R22 - BETA, operated by ACES HIGH ESC. TOP DE AVIACAO CIVIL LTDA, at Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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