PT-MMX

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA34S/N: 7870285

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 7, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13WA306
Location
Envira, Brazil
Event ID
20130627X54713
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
5
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
7

Aircraft Information

Registration
PT-MMX
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
7870285
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA34PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On June 7, 2013, at 1400 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-MMX, was substantially damaged during a ditching into the Tarauacá River following an unspecified malfunction of the airplane’s right engine after takeoff. The flight was operated by W. da S. Gomes ME, and originated from Eirunepé, Brazil. Of the six passengers on board, five sustained minor injuries, and one was fatally injured. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

This 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# ERA13WA306