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March 8, 2009 · Beech A36 · PT-LKH
Querencia, BR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Querencia, BR
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
PT-LKH
Operator
Percival Santos Muniz
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA09WA223
On March 9, 2009, about 2030 coordinated universal time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PT-LKH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Querencia, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to preliminary information provided by the Brazilian government, the pilot departed on a visual flight from Aragarcas, Brazil, destined for Fazenda Felicidade, Brazil. The pilot encountered weather while enroute, and the airplane impacted terrain some time thereafter. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR Brasilía-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: +55 61 3364 8800 Fax: +55 61 3365 1004 dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and only contains information released by, or obtained from, the Government of Brazil.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated
Full Narrative
On March 9, 2009, about 2030 coordinated universal time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PT-LKH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Querencia, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to preliminary information provided by the Brazilian government, the pilot departed on a visual flight from Aragarcas, Brazil, destined for Fazenda Felicidade, Brazil. The pilot encountered weather while enroute, and the airplane impacted terrain some time thereafter. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR Brasilía-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: +55 61 3364 8800 Fax: +55 61 3365 1004 dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and only contains information released by, or obtained from, the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberPT-LKH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPercival Santos Muniz
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0