Incident report
Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk crash near Candói, Paraná, Brazil
minor2025-05-12
Summary
A Brazilian Air Force H-60 Black Hawk helicopter made an unplanned precautionary landing in a corn field near Candói, Paraná on Monday after encountering heavy fog, rain exceeding 70mm, and low visibility that forced the crew to descend and avoid power line towers. The aircraft remained on the farm for approximately 90 minutes before departing normally to Maringá.
Incident details
Date
2025-05-12
Location
Candói, Paraná, Brazil
Aircraft
Operator
Quinto Esquadrão do Oitavo Grupo de Aviação (5º/8º GAV – Esquadrão Pantera), Base Aérea de Santa Maria
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
IMC
Source
g1.globo.com ↗-25.5700, -52.1700
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
Sourceg1.globo.com
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