PIPER PA34
Ilheus, September 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ilheus |
| Country | BR |
| Coordinates | -14.81500, -39.03333 |
| Airport | Ilheus Jorge Amado |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA12WA590 |
| Event ID | 20121022X10456 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA34 |
| Registration # | PT-RDG |
| Operator | Bruno de Sa Martins de Araujo |
| Owner | Bruno de Sa Martins de Araujo |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 25, 2012, about 0155 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-RDG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Atlantic Ocean, shortly after takeoff from the Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL), Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Brasilia International Airport (SBBR), Brasilia, Brazil.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar
Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600
Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800
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.