Pilot Debrief

MAULE M7 near Cobra River, Manaus — 2008-12-07

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Date
2008-12-07
Location
Cobra River, Manaus, BR
Aircraft
MAULE M7
Registration
PT-ONN
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On December 7, 2008, about 1115 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-7-235, Brazilian registration PT-ONN, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while departing from the Taruma River, Manaus, Brazil. The floatplane subsequently came to rest in the Cobra River. One occupant was killed, two occupants were seriously injured, and two occupants sustained minor injuries. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Research and Investigative Division Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Federative Republic of Brazil SHIS–QI 05–VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

  • Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) · Initial climb

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