PIPER PA-34-200T

Imperatrize, Maranhao, July 3, 2009

Event Information

DateJuly 3, 2009
Event TypeACC
LocationImperatrize, Maranhao
CountryBR
Coordinates-5.53139, -47.46000
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberERA09WA406
Event ID20090716X00506

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-34-200T
Registration #PT-RFU
OperatorHeringer Taxi Aereo LTDA
OwnerHeringer Taxi Aereo LTDA
CategoryAIR
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On July 3, 2009, at 2146 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, PT-RFU, registered to and operated by Heringer Taxi Aereo LTD, as a cargo flight,lost engine power on one engine after takeoff from Imperatriz, Maranhao Airport, Brazil. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airport and made a forced landing short of runway 25. The airplane received substantial damage. The airline transport pilot and one passenger received serious injuries.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact:

Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR
Brasilia -DF, Brazil
71.615-600
Tel: 55 61 3364 8800
Fax: 53 61 3365 1004
[email protected]

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Brazil.

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