Eurocopter France AS 350 B3 accident near Guayaramerim, Br, December 9, 2003
On December 9, 2003 at about 4:30 pm local time, a Eurocopter France AS 350 B3 (helicopter), registered N32TJ, was destroyed in an accident near Guayaramerim. It was a ferry flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured. 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
- December 9, 2003 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- Guayaramerim, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Eurocopter France AS 350 B3 · all AS 350 B3s on the register
- Registration
- N32TJ · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Ferry flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Eagle Jets LLC
The flight
- Departed from: Trinidad
- Destination: Guayaremerin
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 360° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; scat at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 81°F (27°C)
- Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
- Observation at 3:00 pm from SBPV
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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