The pilot of the Air Operations Center (Nuopa) of the Traffic Department would identify a mechanical problem and made an impromptu landing on the ground.  The trio ended up injured when the aircraft crashed into the ground.

Date:

6 March, 2011

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

4705

Location:

Fazenda Santa Monica

Country:

Brazil

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

PR-ELO

Link:

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