BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic

10/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/25/2024 02:26

Accident to the MBB BK117 registered PR-UEA on 11/10/2024 at Ouro Preto (Brazil)

Accident to the MBB BK117 registered PR-UEA on 11/10/2024 at Ouro Preto (Brazil)

Collision with ground, in cruise

Responsible entity

Brazil - CENIPA

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Brazilian authorities :

During the transfer flight the helicopter disappeared. The following morning the aircraft was found crashed into the ground.

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General information
Local date 11/10/2024
Responsible entity Brazil - CENIPA
State or area of occurrence Brazil
Location Ouro Preto
Human consequences Fatal
Number of death 6
Aircraft consequences Destroyed
Occurrence class Accident
File number BEA2024-0427
Flight Information
Aircraft category Helicopter - Large helicopter
Operator Brazil - Other (Minas Gerais Fire Department (CBMMG))
Manufacturer / Model MBB - BK117
Aircraft Registration PR-UEA
State of registry Brazil
Last departure point Brazil - Other (Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais)
Planned destination Brazil - Other (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais)
Flight phase En route
Serial number 9650
Operator Type AG Other
Operation Type Natonally Regulated Operations - Firefighting

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