Neiva NE-821 crash near Lencois, Brazil

2 fatalities • Lencois, Bahia, Brazil

A domestic cargo flight operating a Neiva NE-821 crashed during its approach to Lencois, Brazil.

What happened

On March 31, 2008, a Neiva NE-821 (a Brazilian-manufactured Piper PA31T/T1040), operating as a domestic cargo flight for Abaeté Táxi Aéreo, crashed while on approach to Lencois, Bahia, Brazil. The aircraft, registered PT-VCI, was operating in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) at the time of the accident. The crash resulted in 2 fatalities and the total destruction of the airplane.

The investigation

The Brazilian accident investigation agency, CENIPA, requested assistance from the NTSB to assist in the readout of the damaged cockpit voice recorder (CVR). Piper Aircraft was notified of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Mar 2008 Neiva NE-821 accident near Lencois, Bahia, Brazil?

A domestic cargo flight operating a Neiva NE-821 crashed during its approach to Lencois, Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Mar 2008 Neiva NE-821 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Mar 2008 involved a Neiva NE-821, operated by Abaeté Táxi Aéreo, at Lencois, Bahia, Brazil.

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