Robinson R44 accident near Davinopolis, Br, September 30, 2010
On September 30, 2010 at about 11:44 am local time, a Robinson R44, registered PRCCO, was destroyed in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Davinopolis. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- September 30, 2010 · about 11:44 am local time
- Place
- Davinopolis, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 II · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- PRCCO · no longer on the register · serial 10704
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 30, 2010, about 0844 local/1144 UTC, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-CCO, registered to and operated by a private individual, was landed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, State of Maranhao, Brazil. Weather conditions and flight plan information is unknown for the non U.S., non-commercial flight from Prefeito Renato Mereira/Imperatriz Airport (SBIZ), to Davinopolis Airport (SIME). The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot, the sole occupant was killed. The time of departure from SBIZ has not been determined. According to preliminary information, while landing in rugged terrain, the main rotor contacted the ground and a fire ensured. The helicopter was destroyed. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) Information Technology Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8819 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: dti@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
- Fire/smoke (post-impact) during post (impact)
Crew member
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SBIZ Imperatriz
- Destination: SIME Davinopolis
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 100° at 2 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 1,500 ft
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 72°F (22°C)
- Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from SBIZ
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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