PIPER PA-34-200T
Imperatrize, Maranhao, July 3, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 3, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Imperatrize, Maranhao |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -5.53139, -47.46000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA09WA406 |
| Event ID | 20090716X00506 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200T |
| Registration # | PT-RFU |
| Operator | Heringer Taxi Aereo LTDA |
| Owner | Heringer Taxi Aereo LTDA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
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.
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.