Loss of control Accident Robinson R44 PP-WFM, Thursday 16 January 2020

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Date:	Thursday 16 January 2020
Time:
Type:	Robinson R44
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	PP-WFM
MSN:	0806
Year of manufacture:	2000
Engine model:	Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	São Paulo, SP - Brazil
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	São Paulo-Faria Lima Square helipad, SP (SJOZ)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	CENIPA
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The aircraft took off from the Faria Lima Square (SJOZ) helipad, São Paulo, SP, at approximately 12:00 UTC, with one pilot and three passengers on board.
After taking off, the aircraft lost control and the pilot made an emergency landing on the roof of a building located at Av. Faria Lima. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot and the three passengers were unharmed.

Accident investigation: