PP-EPB

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-42S/N: 42-8001035

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 31, 2017
NTSB Number
ERA17WA147
Location
Sorocaba, Brazil
Event ID
20170406X60037
Coordinates
-23.461111, -47.490001
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
PP-EPB
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
42-8001035
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
PA-42PAY3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On March 31, 2017, about 1745 coordinated universal time (1445 local time), a Piper PA-42, Brazilian registration PP-EPB, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground while on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW), Sorocaba, Brazil. The pilot and passenger 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) 3364-8812

Email: 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# ERA17WA147