A helicopter was missing until the evening of Friday (19) in the Campos Basin, off the coast of Macae, in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro. In a statement, Petrobras said the aircraft, which provided service to the state, autotização asked for an emergency landing at the airport in Macae. Also according to Petrobras, as the helicopter arrived at the airport, was triggered emergency plan of the Campos Basin, which has already displaced boats for hunting. The FAB (Brazilian Air Force) said the aircraft made a forced landing in water.
The helicopter had two crew and two passengers. Still no word on the whereabouts of the group. The Navy deployed a helicopter and a plane to make searches.
The FAB also informed that the accident occurred at 17:15 this Friday. According to FAB, the helicopter took off from the P65 platform in the Campos Basin in the direction of Macaé. The distance between the platform and Macaé airport is 105 km.
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