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March 31, 2017 · Piper Aircraft PA-42 Undesignat · PP-EPB
Sorocaba, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Sorocaba, BR
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-42 Undesignat
Tail Number
PP-EPB
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA17WA147
On March 31, 2017, about 1745 coordinated universal time (1445 local time), a Piper PA-42, Brazilian registration PP-EPB, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground while on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW), Sorocaba, 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.
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On March 31, 2017, about 1745 coordinated universal time (1445 local time), a Piper PA-42, Brazilian registration PP-EPB, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground while on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW), Sorocaba, 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 Time17:45 UTC
Nearest AirportBarra Do Garcas Airport (1nm)
Runway Length5243 ft
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-42 Undesignat
Tail NumberPP-EPB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-61 · Turboprop · 902 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-61 · Turboprop · 902
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC