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February 28, 2012 · Cessna 208 B · PT-PTB
Manaus, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Manaus, BR
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B
Tail Number
PT-PTB
Operator
Cleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA202
On February 28, 2012, about 1020 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-PTB, operated by Cleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged when it impacted a lamppost and terrain, during the initial climb after takeoff from Aeroporto Flores (SWFN), Manaus, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
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On February 28, 2012, about 1020 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-PTB, operated by Cleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged when it impacted a lamppost and terrain, during the initial climb after takeoff from Aeroporto Flores (SWFN), Manaus, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 UTC
Nearest AirportAeroporto Flores (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4879 ft
Runway Width62 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberPT-PTB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney Canada · PT6A-114A · Turboprop · 675
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0