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November 23, 2009 · Embraer EMB-720 D · PT-VIF

Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, BR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, BR
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-720 D
Tail Number
PT-VIF
Operator
W P Comercio De Cereais Ltda
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10WA416

On November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise flight in the vicinity of “Baia Do Cavalos” ranch, Fazenda Liberdade, Brazil. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot and two passengers were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from the Rondonopolis Airport, Rondonopolis ,Brazil at an undermined time. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS – QI 05 – VI COMAR Brazil-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: +55 61 3364 8800 Fax: +55 61 3365 1004 dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Contributed to outcome - C

Full Narrative

On November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise flight in the vicinity of “Baia Do Cavalos” ranch, Fazenda Liberdade, Brazil. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot and two passengers were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from the Rondonopolis Airport, Rondonopolis ,Brazil at an undermined time. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS – QI 05 – VI COMAR Brazil-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: +55 61 3364 8800 Fax: +55 61 3365 1004 dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer EMB-720 D
Tail NumberPT-VIF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorW P Comercio De Cereais Ltda
Engines1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data