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January 23, 2018 · Robinson R44 II · PP-HLI
Recife, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Recife, BR
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II
Tail Number
PP-HLI
Operator
Helisae Serv Aereo Especializado Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA18WA066
The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on January 23, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Brazil.
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The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on January 23, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberPP-HLI
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelisae Serv Aereo Especializado Ltda
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
Wind310° @ 5 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time09:00
Weather SourceWFAC