Agusta 109C helicopter crash at Itupeva

What happens in this video ?

This Agusta 109C helicopter crashed in January 5th 2009, in Itupeva, 73 km North West of Sao Paulo, Brazil. One passenger was killed, and the five other occupants were injured. The chopper was caught on surveillance video camera footage making a rapid descent to the landing area, upon which it impacted the ground with great force. The main rotor tips also struck the ground. The helicopter then caught fire.

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oscar rik
Sao Paulo

(Brazil)
Yes I think the same, one lost of power make increase fly descent and follow the impact on ground, only the owner and two pilots did be on board during crash the others pax (family) take out one minute before in runway of this farm, I think that the owner lost the concience with impact and maybe colision of her head over internal parts, because it is very commom and the main cause of injuries in helicopters crashes during the impact, one great lost did be an great man of better industry of Yachts in Brazil (Intermarine)
28th November, 2020
Gary Cumey
Calhoun, Ga

(Usa)
The aircraft was on fire while descending prior to impact.
13th February, 2011
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