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August 30, 2013 · Bell 206B · PT-HUE
Matoes Do Norte, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Matoes Do Norte, BR
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
PT-HUE
Operator
Delta Aero Taxi Ltda
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13WA439
On August 30, 2013, at 1555 coordinated universal time (1255 local time), a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PT-HUE, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing in Matões do Norte, Maranhão, Brazil. The pilot and the passenger were not injured. The local flight, which originated at Flamboyant Heliport (SJHR), Maranhão, Brazil, about 35 minutes earlier, was being conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. The investigation is under the direction of the government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.
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On August 30, 2013, at 1555 coordinated universal time (1255 local time), a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PT-HUE, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing in Matões do Norte, Maranhão, Brazil. The pilot and the passenger were not injured. The local flight, which originated at Flamboyant Heliport (SJHR), Maranhão, Brazil, about 35 minutes earlier, was being conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. The investigation is under the direction of the government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberPT-HUE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Aero Taxi Ltda
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0