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October 25, 2016 · Embraer EMB711 C · PT-NQS

Espumoso, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Espumoso, BR
Aircraft
Embraer EMB711 C (1977)
Tail Number
PT-NQS
Operator
Oscar Luis Moiano
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA051

On October 25, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time (1050 local time), an Embraer 711C, Brazilian registration PT-NQS, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Espumoso Airport (SSEZ), Espumoso, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. 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 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Full Narrative

On October 25, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time (1050 local time), an Embraer 711C, Brazilian registration PT-NQS, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Espumoso Airport (SSEZ), Espumoso, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. 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 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer EMB711 C
Tail NumberPT-NQS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOscar Luis Moiano
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 18 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:00

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