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CESSNA AIRCRAFT 172A near Teresina Municipality — 2013-12-16

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Date
2013-12-16
Location
Teresina Municipality, BR
Airport
SBTE
Aircraft
CESSNA AIRCRAFT 172A
Registration
PT-CNL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers incurred fatal injuries. The local flight originated from Teresina International Airport (SBTE) Teresina, Brazil. Shortly after the second takeoff from SBTE, the airplane impacted the ground about 130 meters from the left side of the runway. After the impact with the ground, the airplane exploded. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05 – VI Comar, Brasília-DF, Brazil ZIP: 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Takeoff
  • Loss of Control on Takeoff/Initial Climb

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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