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October 17, 2017 · Cessna 208 · PR-MPE
Novo Airao, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2017
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 minor injuries)
Location
Novo Airao, BR
Aircraft
Cessna 208
Tail Number
PR-MPE
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA18WA013
On October 17, 2017, about 1540 universal coordinated time, an amphibious Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PR-MPE, was substantially damaged after it came to rest inverted while attempting to land on a river in Novo Airao county, State of Amazonas, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and three passengers received minor injuries and one passenger was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations and departed from Manaus/Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center 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 99994 9554 Email: international.cenipa@fab.mil.br Website: http://www.cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Brazilian Government.
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On October 17, 2017, about 1540 universal coordinated time, an amphibious Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PR-MPE, was substantially damaged after it came to rest inverted while attempting to land on a river in Novo Airao county, State of Amazonas, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and three passengers received minor injuries and one passenger was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations and departed from Manaus/Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center 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 99994 9554 Email: international.cenipa@fab.mil.br Website: http://www.cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Brazilian Government.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208
Tail NumberPR-MPE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-114 · Turboprop
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0