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Robinson R44 accident near Goianesia Do Para, Br, February 19, 2024

On February 19, 2024 at about 6:48 pm local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered PRBLZ, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Goianesia Do Para. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed.

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
February 19, 2024 · about 6:48 pm local time
Place
Goianesia Do Para, Brazil
Type
Accident
Injuries
3 people were killed.
Weather
not recorded
Aircraft
Robinson R44 · all R44s on the register
Registration
PRBLZ · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

What happened, in order

  1. Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew1
Passengers2

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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