Robinson R44 crash near Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil

On September 15, 2010, about 2150 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DAN, was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain in Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter departed from a farm, and was en route to Fazenda Lagoa do Triunfo Airport (SNXK), Sao Felix do Xingu, Para, Brazil. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS–QI 05–VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.