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December 21, 2010 · Bell 206 B · PR-HQB
Aracuju, BR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Location
Aracuju, BR
Aircraft
Bell 206 B
Tail Number
PR-HQB
Operator
Floyne Servico Aereo Expecializado Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11WA098
On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter had departed Aracaju/Aeroclube (SNAU), Sergipe, Brazil for the local flight. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Crosswind-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter had departed Aracaju/Aeroclube (SNAU), Sergipe, Brazil for the local flight. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 UTC
Nearest AirportAracaju/Aeroclube (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 B
Tail NumberPR-HQB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFloyne Servico Aereo Expecializado Ltda
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls- Royce · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0