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May 22, 2009 · Robinson R-44 · PR-NDF
Vitoria Da Conquista, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Vitoria Da Conquista, BR
Aircraft
Robinson R-44
Tail Number
PR-NDF
Operator
Rotiv Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA09WA354
On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to the Government of Brazil, when the airplane was on approach to SBQV it collided with the ground and was destroyed. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8800 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil.
Full Narrative
On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to the Government of Brazil, when the airplane was on approach to SBQV it collided with the ground and was destroyed. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8800 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:39 UTC
Nearest AirportVitoria Da Conquista Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-44
Tail NumberPR-NDF
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRotiv Ltda
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0