Accident Overview
On February 1, 2009, at approximately 1330 UTC, a Piper PA28R-180 aircraft, bearing Brazilian registration PT-DJA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground. The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from Fazenda Vertente Airport (SWVL) in Santo Antonio Do Leverger, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Flight and Impact
The aircraft experienced a loss of engine power shortly after departing from the airport. It subsequently struck the ground, resulting in the destruction of the airplane. The precise sequence of events leading to the power loss has not been detailed in the released information.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. Further inquiries may be directed to:
Research and Investigative Division Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Federative Republic of Brazil SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA28R-180, a single-engine retractable-gear airplane. The registration PT-DJA indicates Brazilian nationality and ownership. No additional details about the aircraft's maintenance history or pilot qualifications have been released.