PT-MFW

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-31TS/N: 31T-8166067

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA13WA074
Location
Curitiba, Brazil
Event ID
20121203X40515
Coordinates
-25.254999, -49.323612
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
PT-MFW
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31T-8166067
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
PA-31TPAY2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On November 6, 2012, at 2030 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31T, Brazilian registration PT-MFW, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while approaching Bacacheri Airport (SBBI), Curitiba, Brazil. The flight was operated by Taxi Aereo Hercules, Ltda., and originated from Dourados Airport (SSDO), Dourados, Brazil. The two pilots and two passengers onboard 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) 3364-8838, Fax (55-61) 3365-1004

dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13WA074