Accident Overview
On December 19, 2007, at 0800 local time, a Brazilian registered Cirrus SR-22, PR-OGM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during a landing at the Gurupi Airport (SWGI), Gurupi, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured and the owner/passenger was seriously injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
Witness Account
According to a witness, the airplane made a "low and tight" left turn while on the base leg of the traffic pattern. The airplane's left wing tip then struck the ground and the airplane "cartwheeled" before coming to rest.
Investigation
This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8819 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil.