Incident Overview
On November 11, 2015, at approximately 1755 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66 helicopter, bearing Brazilian registration PR-EDL, experienced substantial damage during an emergency autorotation landing near Sirinhaem, State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The accident occurred when the main rotor blades contacted and separated the tail boom upon touchdown. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
Flight Details
The helicopter had departed from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) in Imbiribeira, Brazil, and was en route to Cucau, Brazil, at the time of the event.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft sustained substantial damage, specifically the separation of the tail boom from the main rotor blade contact. The extent of other damage was not specified in the available information.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, conducted by the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA). Further information can be obtained from CENIPA at the following contact details:
- Phones: +55 61 3364-8812
- Professional email: [email protected]
- Address: SHIS QI 05 - ÁREA ESPECIAL 12 - VI COMAR - LAGO SUL, BRASÍLIA - DF CEP 71.615-600
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.