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December 16, 2013 · Cessna Aircraft 172A A · PT-CNL
Teresina Municipality, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Teresina Municipality, BR
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft 172A A (1960)
Tail Number
PT-CNL
Operator
Aeroclube Do Ceara
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA14WA079
On December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers incurred fatal injuries. The local flight originated from Teresina International Airport (SBTE) Teresina, Brazil. Shortly after the second takeoff from SBTE, the airplane impacted the ground about 130 meters from the left side of the runway. After the impact with the ground, the airplane exploded. 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, Brasília-DF, Brazil ZIP: 71.615-600 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
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On December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172A, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers incurred fatal injuries. The local flight originated from Teresina International Airport (SBTE) Teresina, Brazil.Shortly after the second takeoff from SBTE, the airplane impacted the ground about 130 meters from the left side of the runway. After the impact with the ground, the airplane exploded. 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 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:48 UTC
Nearest AirportTeresina International Airport (0nm N)
Runway02
Runway Length7233 ft
Runway Width148 ft
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Aircraft 172A A
Tail NumberPT-CNL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAeroclube Do Ceara
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0