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May 17, 2016 · Piper Aircraft PA-25-235 · PR-TAC
Unai, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2016
Location
Unai, BR
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-25-235
Tail Number
PR-TAC
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16WA205
On May 17, 2016, about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-TAC, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while crop dusting near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial application flight was operating under Brazilian flight regulations. The investigation is under the direction of the government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.
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On May 17, 2016, about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-TAC, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while crop dusting near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial application flight was operating under Brazilian flight regulations. The investigation is under the direction of the government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-25-235
Tail NumberPR-TAC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0