Sikorsky S61 incident near Carauari, Br, October 10, 2012
On October 10, 2012 at about 4:30 pm local time, a Sikorsky S61 (helicopter), registered PRHRU, was involved in an incident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Carauari (Carauari Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. 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
- October 10, 2012 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- Carauari, Brazil · Carauari Airport · map
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Sikorsky S61 N · all S61s on the register
- Registration
- PRHRU · no longer on the register · serial 61491
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 10, 2012, at 1630 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-61, Brazilian registration PR-HRU, experienced a loss of power in the number one engine and performed a single-engine landing to Carauari Airport, Carauari Municipality, Brazil. The flight was operated by HRT. The two pilots onboard were not injured. According to information provided by the government of Brazil, helicopter was on final approach for landing when the number one engine experienced a loss of power. The engine temperature began to increase, and the pilots performed an emergency shutdown. The helicopter landed without incident. 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 – VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel (55-61) 3364-8838, Fax (55-61) 3365-1004 dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by 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
- Engine shutdown during approach (VFR pattern final)
- Loss of engine power (partial) during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 19,000 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Carauari
- Destination: Carauari
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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