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Divino do Traíra District, Engenheiro Caldas, MG -
Brazil
Phase:
Approach
Nature:
Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi
Departure airport:
Governador Valadares, MG
Destination airport:
Divino do Traíra District, Engenheiro Caldas, MG
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative: A Robinson R44 Raven II on approach to land on a soccer field in the Divino da Traira District, Engenheiro Caldas City, Minas Gerais, collided with power lines and soon after impacted the ground. The pilot had serious injuries and the three occupants had minor injuries and all were taken by the rescue to the hospital. The bush site started to catch fire and was controlled by people. The Helicopter did not catch fire but was substantial damaged by the impact against the ground.