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Robinson R44 PR-PLF

9 February 2023 · Vargem Alta, Brazil · Fatal

Summary

On 9 February 2023 at about 18:30 local time, a Robinson R44 registered PR-PLF was involved in an accident near Vargem Alta, Brazil. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause has been published yet; this accident is still under investigation.

The record

Date
at 18:30
Classification
Accident
Location
Vargem Alta, Brazil
Coordinates
Not recorded
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Registration
PR-PLF
Category
Helicopter
Operator
Not recorded
Operating rule
Non-U.S., Non-Commercial
Phase of flight
Not recorded
Aircraft damage
Substantial
NTSB number
GAA23WA072

People

2 people died.

On board Died Serious Minor Uninjured
2 2 0 0 0

Probable cause

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. The investigation is still open; a final report usually follows one to two years after the accident.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.

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