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February 1, 2009 · Piper PA-28R 180 · PT-DJA
Santo Antonio Do Leverger, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2009
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Santo Antonio Do Leverger, BR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R 180
Tail Number
PT-DJA
Operator
Jose Carlos De Souza Pires
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA09WA211
On February 1, 2009, about 1330 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28R-180, Brazilian registration PT-DJA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground, after it experienced a loss of engine power, shortly after takeoff from Fazenda Vertente Airport (SWVL), Santo Antonio Do Leverger, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. 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.
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On February 1, 2009, about 1330 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28R-180, Brazilian registration PT-DJA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground, after it experienced a loss of engine power, shortly after takeoff from Fazenda Vertente Airport (SWVL), Santo Antonio Do Leverger, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 UTC
Nearest AirportFazenda Vertente (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R 180
Tail NumberPT-DJA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJose Carlos De Souza Pires
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0