Robinson R44 crash in Guarani Municipality, Brazil

1 fatality • Guarani Municipality, Brazil

A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into trees and a lake following takeoff in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

What happened

On October 25, 2015, at 17:30 local time, a Robinson R44, registered as PP-BAO, was involved in an accident in the Guarani Municipality, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The helicopter had departed from Fazenda Cachoeira Alegre under Brazilian flight regulations.

Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft impacted trees and a lake, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 minor injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was identified in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Oct 2015 ROBINSON R44 II accident near Guarani Municipality, Brazil?

A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into trees and a lake following takeoff in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Oct 2015 ROBINSON R44 II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Oct 2015 involved a ROBINSON R44 II, at Guarani Municipality, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was identified in the provided source material.

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