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December 4, 2013 · Britten Norman BN2A - 2 2 · PT-WMY

Novo Prgresso, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Novo Prgresso, BR
Aircraft
Britten Norman BN2A - 2 2
Tail Number
PT-WMY
Operator
Heringer Taxi Aereo Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14WA069

On December 4, 2013, about 1430 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Britten Norman Aircraft, model BN-2A, Brazilian registration PT-WMY, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP), Novo Progresso, in the State of Pará, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. According to witness reports, shortly after takeoff the airplane made a forced landing. The flight which was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations, and was destined for Aldeia Pykany Airport (SJBN), Altamira, in the State of Pará, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS – QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Full Narrative

On December 4, 2013, about 1430 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Britten Norman Aircraft, model BN-2A, Brazilian registration PT-WMY, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP), Novo Progresso, in the State of Pará, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. According to witness reports, shortly after takeoff the airplane made a forced landing. The flight which was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations, and was destined for Aldeia Pykany Airport (SJBN), Altamira, in the State of Pará, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS – QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 UTC
Nearest AirportNovo Progresso Airport (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBritten Norman BN2A - 2 2
Tail NumberPT-WMY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeringer Taxi Aereo Ltda

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Fatal

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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