Incident Details
On December 4, 2016, at approximately 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44-II helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-TUN, was substantially damaged when it struck terrain while maneuvering near São Lourenço, São Paulo, Brazil. The accident occurred as the aircraft was on approach to the intended landing site, Recanto Beija-Flor Resort. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
Occupants
The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured in the accident.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter was a Robinson R44-II, a light utility helicopter. The specific details of the aircraft's maintenance history or certification are not included in the released information.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) through its regional office SERIPA IV. Further information regarding this accident may be obtained from CENIPA-SERIPA IV.
Damage
The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to the impact with terrain.
This summary is based solely on the information released by the Government of Brazil and contained within the official accident notification.