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Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, BR
On June 16, 2015, at 1910 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YDY, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a controlled flight into terrain near Ouro Preto municipality, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The personal flight originated at Ubá, Brazil (SNUB) and was destined for Nova Lima, Brazil (SJLY). One crewmember and two passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS QI 05 - Área Especial 12 - VI COMAR - Lago Sul Brasília - DF CEP 71.615-600 Telephone: +55 61 3364-8812 E-mail: international@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
On June 16, 2015, at 1910 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YDY, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a controlled flight into terrain near Ouro Preto municipality, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The personal flight originated at Ubá, Brazil (SNUB) and was destined for Nova Lima, Brazil (SJLY). One crewmember and two passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS QI 05 - Área Especial 12 - VI COMAR - Lago Sul Brasília - DF CEP 71.615-600 Telephone: +55 61 3364-8812 E-mail: international@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.