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EMBRAER EMB820 near Espinosa Municipality — 2012-07-06

Final reportERA12WA451
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Date
2012-07-06
Location
Espinosa Municipality, BR
Aircraft
EMBRAER EMB820
Registration
PT-ENG
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On July 6, 2012, at 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), Brazilian registration PT-ENG, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines. The local flight originated in Guanambi, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured, one crewmember sustained minor injuries, and another crewmember was not injured. According to information supplied by the government of Brazil, the airplane was conducting an aerial survey flight at an altitude approximately 330 feet above ground level. Two hours into the flight, the right engine experienced a decrease in performance, followed by a total loss of power. Shortly after, the left engine also experienced a total loss of power. A forced landing was performed to an area of dense vegetation. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS – QI 05 – VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel (55-61) 3364-8838, Fax (55-61) 3365-1004 dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted the flight after the right engine's performance decrease.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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