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October 21, 2013 · Piper PA-34-200 · PT-KGK
Marica, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Marica, BR
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200
Tail Number
PT-KGK
Operator
Aeroclube Do Brasil
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA14WA036
On October 21, 2013, about 1840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-KGK, while on a local training flight, impacted in a lagoon, after a loss of control, in Marica Municipality – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The airplane was destroyed by impact. The two occupants onboard were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 (55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
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On October 21, 2013, about 1840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-KGK, while on a local training flight, impacted in a lagoon, after a loss of control, in Marica Municipality – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The airplane was destroyed by impact. The two occupants onboard were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 (55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 UTC
Nearest AirportRoberto Marinho Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200
Tail NumberPT-KGK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAeroclube Do Brasil
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · LIO-360-C1E6 · Reciprocating · 200 | Lycoming · IO-360-C1E6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0