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September 22, 2016 · Beech Aircraft E55 NO Series · PR-DTA
Campinapolis, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2016
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Campinapolis, BR
Aircraft
Beech Aircraft E55 NO Series (1972)
Tail Number
PR-DTA
Operator
Ricardo Romero Pires
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA16WA334
On September 22, 2016, about 2210 universal time coordinated, a Beech E55, Brazilian registration PR-DTA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Campinapolis, Brazil. The airplane departed the Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiana, Brazil, and was destined for the Adolino Bedin Regional Airport (SBSO), Sorriso, BrazilThe pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Centro de Investigacao e Prevencao de Acidentes Aeronauticos - CENIPA SHIS - QI 05 - Area Especial 12 LAGO SUL Brasilia - DF - CEP 71615-600 Brasil TEL.: (55) 61 3364 8800 (only Portuguese), (55) 61 99994 9554 (24-hours-Spanish and English) FAX: (55) 61 3365 1004 E-mail: international.cenipa@fab.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and only information released by the Brazilian Government.
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On September 22, 2016, about 2210 universal time coordinated, a Beech E55, Brazilian registration PR-DTA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Campinapolis, Brazil. The airplane departed the Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiana, Brazil, and was destined for the Adolino Bedin Regional Airport (SBSO), Sorriso, BrazilThe pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Centro de Investigacao e Prevencao de Acidentes Aeronauticos - CENIPA SHIS - QI 05 - Area Especial 12 LAGO SUL Brasilia - DF - CEP 71615-600 Brasil TEL.: (55) 61 3364 8800 (only Portuguese), (55) 61 99994 9554 (24-hours-Spanish and English) FAX: (55) 61 3365 1004 E-mail: international.cenipa@fab.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and only information released by the Brazilian Government.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBeech Aircraft E55 NO Series
Tail NumberPR-DTA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRicardo Romero Pires
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0