On 23 Jan 2018, a ROBINSON R44 II operated by HELISAE SERV. AEREO ESPECIALIZADO LTDA was involved in an aviation accident near Recife, Brazil. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed in Recife, Brazil, resulting in multiple injuries.
On January 23, 2018, a Robinson R44 helicopter, registration PP-HLI, was involved in an accident in Recife, Brazil. The accident resulted in 2 fatalities and 1 serious injury.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the government of Brazil notified the NTSB of the event, and a U.S. Accredited Representative was appointed to assist the Brazilian authorities with the investigation. All investigative details are being managed and released by the Brazilian government.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
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