Accident Overview
On June 16, 2015, at 1910 UTC, a Bell 206B helicopter with Brazilian registration PT-YDY was destroyed after impacting terrain in a controlled manner near the municipality of Ouro Preto, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The aircraft was operated by a private owner.
Flight Details
The flight was a personal trip that had originated at Ubá, Brazil (airport code SNUB) and was destined for Nova Lima, Brazil (airport code SJLY). On board were one crewmember and two passengers, all of whom sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). Further information can be obtained from CENIPA's Investigation Division in Brasília.