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October 6, 2015 · Embraer EMB721C · PT-RAM

Corumba, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 2 uninjured
Location
Corumba, BR
Aircraft
Embraer EMB721C
Tail Number
PT-RAM
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16WA017

On October 6, 2015, about 1200 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB721C, Brazilian registration PT-RAM, was substantially damaged when it encountered a wind gust and struck a tree, during takeoff from Guanabara Farm, Corumba, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. A second passenger was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that was destined for Estancia Santa Maria (SSKG), Campo Grande, Brazil. The personal flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. This investigation is under 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 October 6, 2015, about 1200 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB721C, Brazilian registration PT-RAM, was substantially damaged when it encountered a wind gust and struck a tree, during takeoff from Guanabara Farm, Corumba, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. A second passenger was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that was destined for Estancia Santa Maria (SSKG), Campo Grande, Brazil. The personal flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. This investigation is under 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 Time12:00 UTC
Nearest AirportGuanabara Farm (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer EMB721C
Tail NumberPT-RAM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 2 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1None

Conditions

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

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