N601RP

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER AEROSTAR 6S/N: 61P06067963271

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09WA335
Location
Minga Guazu, Paraguay
Event ID
20090610X30532
Coordinates
-25.472499, -54.856388
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
N601RP
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
61P06067963271
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AEROSTAR 6AEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
N601RP INC
Address
227 MARINERS WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
BEAR
State / Zip Code
DE 19701-2295
Country
United States

Analysis

On June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight.

Preliminary information revealed that the airplane was on an instrument approach to the airport, and that the airplane was given a landing clearance. Shortly after the pilot announced that he had the runway in sight, "the airplane stalled at the approach end of the runway and impacted the ground." There was a fire immediately after ground contact.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Paraguay. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Centro de Investigacion y Prevencion de Accidentes Aeronauticos

Aeropuerto Internacional “Silvio Pettirossi”

Luque, Paraguay

Email: cipaa@dinac.gov.py

Fax: 595-21-645599

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Paraguay.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09WA335