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May 28, 2017 · Piper PA34 220T · PT-WPD
Coxim Municipality, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Coxim Municipality, BR
Aircraft
Piper PA34 220T
Tail Number
PT-WPD
Operator
Luis Fernando De Arruda Ramos E Outro
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA17WA199
On May 28, 2017, about 1540 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Brazilian registration PT-WPD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Coxim Municipality, State of Mato Grosso so Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was en route to Dario Guarita–Araçatuba State Airport (SBAU), Araçatuba, Brazil, approximately 300 miles southeast of the accident site.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 CENIPA-SERIPA IV Av. Braz Leme, nº 3258 Santana - São Paulo/ SP CEP: 02022-901 Telephone: (55-11) 2221-5636 Fax: (55-11) 2221-5637 Website: http://www.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 May 28, 2017, about 1540 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Brazilian registration PT-WPD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Coxim Municipality, State of Mato Grosso so Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was en route to Dario Guarita–Araçatuba State Airport (SBAU), Araçatuba, Brazil, approximately 300 miles southeast of the accident site.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 CENIPA-SERIPA IV Av. Braz Leme, nº 3258 Santana - São Paulo/ SP CEP: 02022-901 Telephone: (55-11) 2221-5636 Fax: (55-11) 2221-5637 Website: http://www.cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA34 220T
Tail NumberPT-WPD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLuis Fernando De Arruda Ramos E Outro
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · Reciprocating | Continental · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0