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August 4, 2013 · Embraer 711ST · PT-RHI

Paragominas, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Paragominas, BR
Aircraft
Embraer 711ST
Tail Number
PT-RHI
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13WA387

On August 4, 2013, about 2230 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-711ST (Piper PA-28RT-201T), Brazilian registration PT-RHI, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to the Aeroporto de Paragominas (SNEB), Paragominas, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that departed the Aeroporto Fazenda Nova Conceicao (SNZU), Tome Acu, 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.

Full Narrative

On August 4, 2013, about 2230 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-711ST (Piper PA-28RT-201T), Brazilian registration PT-RHI, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to the Aeroporto de Paragominas (SNEB), Paragominas, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that departed the Aeroporto Fazenda Nova Conceicao (SNZU), Tome Acu, 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 Time22:30 UTC
Nearest AirportAeroporto De Paragominas (1nm)
Runway09
Runway Length4960 ft
Runway Width95 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer 711ST
Tail NumberPT-RHI
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data