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September 25, 2012 · Piper PA34 200T · PT-RDG
Ilheus, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Ilheus, BR
Aircraft
Piper PA34 200T
Tail Number
PT-RDG
Operator
Bruno De Sa Martins De Araujo
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA590
On September 25, 2012, about 0155 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-RDG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Atlantic Ocean, shortly after takeoff from the Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL), Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Brasilia International Airport (SBBR), Brasilia, 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 September 25, 2012, about 0155 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-RDG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Atlantic Ocean, shortly after takeoff from the Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL), Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Brasilia International Airport (SBBR), Brasilia, 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 Time01:55 UTC
Nearest AirportIlheus Jorge Amado (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA34 200T
Tail NumberPT-RDG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBruno De Sa Martins De Araujo
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO360 · Reciprocating · 220 | Continental · LTSIO360 · Reciprocating · 220
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0