MAULE M7
Cobra River, Manaus, December 7, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 7, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cobra River, Manaus |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -3.01389, -60.10444 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA09WA085 |
| Event ID | 20081211X55942 |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M7 |
| Registration # | PT-ONN |
| Owner | Teixeira & Rezende Viagens, Turismo |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On December 7, 2008, about 1115 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-7-235, Brazilian registration PT-ONN, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while departing from the Taruma River, Manaus, Brazil. The floatplane subsequently came to rest in the Cobra River. One occupant was killed, two occupants were seriously injured, and two occupants sustained minor injuries.
This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Research and Investigative Division
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Federative Republic of Brazil
SHIS–QI 05–VI COMAR
Brasilia-DF, Brazil
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.