Pilot Debrief

PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-28-160 near Corumbaiba — 2016-05-29

Investigation ongoingERA16WA207
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Date
2016-05-29
Location
Corumbaiba, BR
Aircraft
PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-28-160
Registration
PT-CFE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On May 29, 2016, about 1630 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-160, Brazilian registration PT-CFE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after an in-flight loss of control near the municipality of Corumbaiba, State of Goias, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed from an unregistered airfield and was performing local sightseeing operations. 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 Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering-low-alt flying
  • Loss of Control While Maneuvering

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