Between Itaquaquecetuba and Aruja, São Paulo -
Brazil
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Private
Departure airport:
Campo de Marte - SP
Destination airport:
Arujá - SP
Investigating agency:
CENIPA
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative: The aircraft impacted terrain and was substantially damaged in a wooded area between Itaquaquecetuba and Aruja, Sao Paulo. The helicopter, a Robinson R-44 Astro, carried the pilot and a couple that included a groom on his way to the wedding, all who were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.