On May 8, 2012, about 0947 universal coordinated time, an Augusta Westland AW119 MKII helicopter, Brazilian registration PP-CGO, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power in Piranhas, Goias, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilots and 6 passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed Santa Genoveva International Airport (SBGO), Goiania, Brazil; destined for a refueling point in Piranhas, Brazil. The helicopter was participating in a crime reconstruction exercise. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.