Introduction
On 10 June 2000, at 10:53 local time, a Piper PA-28-140, registration CS-AYL, was involved in an accident at the Aeródromo Municipal de Chaves. The aircraft was participating in a Rally Aéreo and had three persons on board: two crew and one passenger.
Flight History
The aircraft took off from runway 16 of Chaves aerodrome with two pilots and a passenger. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles ahead.
Accident Sequence
During the climb, the aircraft struck medium-voltage power lines, causing the aircraft to crash. The impact occurred approximately 1.08 nautical miles from the runway and 220 feet above the aerodrome elevation. The left wing and left main landing gear made initial contact with the power lines.
Injuries and Damage
All three occupants sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. Additionally, the collision brought down a medium-voltage electricity pole, causing damage to the electrical system and a water cylinder of a nearby residence.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was from the northwest at 9 km/h, visibility was greater than 10 km, and the temperature was 15.6°C.