Accident
On March 23, 2014, at approximately 1355 UTC, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter impacted the ground on a corn plantation in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured.
Aircraft
The accident helicopter was a Robinson R22 Beta with Brazilian registration PP-SSP. No further details about the aircraft's configuration or history were provided in the report.
Flight Details
The local flight had departed from a private heliport located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The operation was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. The nature or purpose of the flight was not specified.
Investigation
The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) is conducting the investigation. For further information, contact CENIPA at the address provided in the report. This report is informational and contains only information released by the Brazilian authorities. As of the date of this report, no probable cause had been stated.