Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 208 near Manaus — 2012-02-28

Final reportERA12WA202
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Date
2012-02-28
Location
Manaus, BR
Airport
SWFN
Aircraft
CESSNA 208
Registration
PT-PTB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On February 28, 2012, about 1020 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-PTB, operated by Cleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged when it impacted a lamppost and terrain, during the initial climb after takeoff from Aeroporto Flores (SWFN), Manaus, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG), Manaus, 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 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Initial climb

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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