CESSNA 172R
Macapá, September 9, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Macapá |
| Country | BR |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA12WA577 |
| Event ID | 20120925X40043 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | PT-WYK |
| Operator | Transportes Caliman Ltda |
| Owner | Transportes Caliman Ltda |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On September 12, 2012, about 2112 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172R, Brazilian registration PT-WYK, was destroyed when it collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Macapa ´, Brazil. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed from Curiau Airport, Macapa ´, Brazil at an unknown time, and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center
CENIPA
SHIS – QI 05-VI Comar
Brasília-DF, Brazil 71.615-600
Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8838
Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004
[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.