Robinson R-44 accident near San Paulo, Br, November 1, 2007
On November 1, 2007 at about 3:50 pm local time, a Robinson R-44 (helicopter), registered PTYMF, was destroyed in an accident near San Paulo. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 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
- November 1, 2007 · about 3:50 pm local time
- Place
- San Paulo, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-44 · all R-44s on the register
- Registration
- PTYMF · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 2,500 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SAIV San Paulo at 3:50 pm
- Destination: SDTK
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 330° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Observation at 10:09 am from SAIV
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under PTYMF the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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