Summary
On March 31, 2017, a Piper Aircraft PA-42 (PP-EPB) was involved in an accident near Sorocaba, BR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA17WA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft PP-EPB.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
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