Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-34-200T near Imperatrize, Maranhao — 2009-07-03

Investigation ongoingERA09WA406
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Date
2009-07-03
Location
Imperatrize, Maranhao, BR
Aircraft
PIPER PA-34-200T
Registration
PT-RFU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On July 3, 2009, at 2146 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, PT-RFU, registered to and operated by Heringer Taxi Aereo LTD, as a cargo flight,lost engine power on one engine after takeoff from Imperatriz, Maranhao Airport, Brazil. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airport and made a forced landing short of runway 25. The airplane received substantial damage. The airline transport pilot and one passenger received serious injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR Brasilia -DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: 55 61 3364 8800 Fax: 53 61 3365 1004 dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Initial climb
  • Loss of Thrust on Takeoff

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