A Band helicopter suffered a breakdown this Monday (29) close to the Presidente Dutra Highway, and the The aircraft’s pilot had to make an emergency landing in the parking lot of a transport company.located on Avenida Educador Paulo Freire, in Guarulhos, in Greater São Paulo.
According to the Fire Department, There were two occupants on the aircraft, who suffered spinal and head injuries..
Wanted by Brazil AgencyBand reported that the aircraft suffered a breakdown while the pilot and a cameraman were flying over the Parque Novo Mundo region, between the Presidente Dutra and Fernão Dias highways, in the north of São Paulo.
“At around 5:30 p.m., the pilot, who was accompanied by the cameraman, identified the loss of engine power and made a forced landing in a safe location, in the parking lot of a transport company. The Fire Department was called immediately and moved a rescue unit and two other vehicles to the location. The two occupants are doing well and are still under observation and receiving medical care,” the communications company reported.
Through a press release, Band confirmed that the aircraft is up to date with maintenance and certifications.
