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== Accident Summary ==
== Accident Summary ==
'''Fatal Accident (2) - Private Hummingbird H2 Autogyro, PU-HGM, Areias Alvas Beach, Rio Grande do Norte, April 21, 2025'''
'''Fatal Accident (2) - Private Hummingbird H2 Autogyro, PU-HGM, Areias Alvas Beach, Rio Grande do Norte, April 21, 2025'''


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== ASX Accident Report ==
== ASX Accident Report ==


On Friday, April 18, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m. local time, a privately owned Cessna 180 Skywagon crashed into the Platte River just south of Fremont, Nebraska. The aircraft was occupied by three individuals: Daniel Williams, age 43, of Moundridge, Kansas; Jeff Bittinger, age 50; and Randy Amrein, age 48, both of Fremont. All three occupants were fatally injured, and their bodies were recovered later that night from the submerged wreckage.
On Monday, April 21, 2025, at approximately 16:30 local time, a Hummingbird H2 Autogyro, registered as PU-HGM and bearing serial number #29, crashed along Areias Alvas Beach in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The privately owned aircraft was conducting a training flight with two individuals on board—an instructor and a student—when control was reportedly lost during flight at an altitude of approximately 150 meters. The aircraft entered a vertical descent and impacted the beach terrain, resulting in the total destruction of the autogyro and the fatal injuries of both occupants. Local authorities, including the Fire Department and Military Police, responded to the crash, which had been observed by a swimmer and subsequently shared widely on social media platforms.


The accident occurred during the maneuvering phase of flight, which may include low-altitude operations such as local sightseeing or river following. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft go down near Hormel Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. Crews from the Fremont Police Department, Fremont Fire and Rural Fire Departments, Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Waterloo Fire Department, and others responded rapidly. Recovery operations included airboats, drones, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter to locate and retrieve the wreckage and victims.
The Hummingbird H2 is an autogyro platform known for its use of an unpowered rotor for lift and a separate engine-driven propeller for thrust. This particular aircraft was being utilized for training and sightseeing operations along the Potiguar coastline. Witnesses noted that the crash occurred without signs of mid-air collision or external interference, although precise mechanical, aerodynamic, or human factor causes remain undetermined pending further investigation. The victims were reportedly trapped within the wreckage, requiring extraction by emergency services. Identification of the deceased has not been made public at this time.
 
At the time of the crash, the reported weather at nearby KFET (Fremont Municipal Airport) showed winds from 330 degrees at 13 knots with gusts up to 21 knots, overcast skies at 6,000 feet, and a temperature of approximately 9°C. While preliminary reports do not yet confirm the exact cause of the crash, one source reported that the aircraft may have struck power lines during flight over the river. No distress calls or flight plan origin/destination details were publicly released at the time of reporting.
 
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated a formal investigation into the accident. The site remains under investigation, and both agencies are working to determine the chain of events that led to the crash.


At the time of the accident, meteorological and environmental conditions have not been reported as contributing factors. The autogyro’s point of departure and intended destination were not disclosed in official sources. The investigation is ongoing, and the root cause of the sudden loss of control has not yet been formally established. No additional injuries were reported, and no other property damage occurred aside from the complete loss of the aircraft. The Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) in Brazil may be expected to oversee the technical analysis if further data becomes available.
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Hummingbird H2 Autogyro, PU-HGM

Accident Summary

Fatal Accident (2) - Private Hummingbird H2 Autogyro, PU-HGM, Areias Alvas Beach, Rio Grande do Norte, April 21, 2025

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Accident Information

Approx. Accident Location Aircraft Fatalities Ground Fatalities Injured ASN Entry
4°52'34.81"S, 37°13'24.89"W 2 0 0 Aviation Safety Network


Aircraft Information

Type Operator Registration Serial Number Manufacture Date
Hummingbird H2 Autogyro Private PU-HGM 29 circa. 2018-2019

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ASX Accident Report

On Monday, April 21, 2025, at approximately 16:30 local time, a Hummingbird H2 Autogyro, registered as PU-HGM and bearing serial number #29, crashed along Areias Alvas Beach in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The privately owned aircraft was conducting a training flight with two individuals on board—an instructor and a student—when control was reportedly lost during flight at an altitude of approximately 150 meters. The aircraft entered a vertical descent and impacted the beach terrain, resulting in the total destruction of the autogyro and the fatal injuries of both occupants. Local authorities, including the Fire Department and Military Police, responded to the crash, which had been observed by a swimmer and subsequently shared widely on social media platforms.

The Hummingbird H2 is an autogyro platform known for its use of an unpowered rotor for lift and a separate engine-driven propeller for thrust. This particular aircraft was being utilized for training and sightseeing operations along the Potiguar coastline. Witnesses noted that the crash occurred without signs of mid-air collision or external interference, although precise mechanical, aerodynamic, or human factor causes remain undetermined pending further investigation. The victims were reportedly trapped within the wreckage, requiring extraction by emergency services. Identification of the deceased has not been made public at this time.

At the time of the accident, meteorological and environmental conditions have not been reported as contributing factors. The autogyro’s point of departure and intended destination were not disclosed in official sources. The investigation is ongoing, and the root cause of the sudden loss of control has not yet been formally established. No additional injuries were reported, and no other property damage occurred aside from the complete loss of the aircraft. The Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) in Brazil may be expected to oversee the technical analysis if further data becomes available.


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