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PIPER PA34 near Envira — 2013-06-07

Final reportERA13WA306
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Date
2013-06-07
Location
Envira, BR
Aircraft
PIPER PA34
Registration
PT-MMX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On June 7, 2013, at 1400 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-MMX, was substantially damaged during a ditching into the Tarauacá River following an unspecified malfunction of the airplane’s right engine after takeoff. The flight was operated by W. da S. Gomes ME, and originated from Eirunepé, Brazil. Of the six passengers on board, five sustained minor injuries, and one was fatally injured. The pilot sustained serious injuries. This 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.

NTSB coding

  • Miscellaneous/other · Initial climb

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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