PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-42
Sorocaba — March 31, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sorocaba |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -23.46111, -47.49000 |
| Airport | Barra Do Garcas Airport |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA17WA147 |
| Event ID | 20170406X60037 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT |
| Model | PA-42 |
| Registration # | PP-EPB |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On March 31, 2017, about 1745 coordinated universal time (1445 local time), a Piper PA-42, Brazilian registration PP-EPB, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground while on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW), Sorocaba, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR
Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600
Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812
Email: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.