Robinson R-44 accident near Vitoria Da Conquista, Br, May 22, 2009
On May 22, 2009 at about 9:39 pm local time, a Robinson R-44, registered PRNDF, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Vitoria Da Conquista (Vitoria Da Conquista Airport). It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 22, 2009 · about 9:39 pm local time
- Place
- Vitoria Da Conquista, Brazil · Vitoria Da Conquista Airport
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-44 · all R-44s on the register
- Registration
- PRNDF · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to the Government of Brazil, when the airplane was on approach to SBQV it collided with the ground and was destroyed. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8800 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during approach defining event
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SBMK Montes Claros
- Destination: SBQV Vitoria Da Conquista
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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