Accident Overview
On June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60 aircraft, registration N601RP, was destroyed following a collision with terrain and a subsequent fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES) in Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the flight.
Sequence of Events
Preliminary information released by Paraguayan authorities indicates that the airplane was conducting an instrument approach to the airport and had received a landing clearance. Shortly after the pilot announced that the runway was in sight, the airplane stalled at the approach end of the runway and impacted the ground. A fire erupted immediately after ground contact.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Paraguay, specifically the Centro de Investigacion y Prevencion de Accidentes Aeronauticos (CIPAA). Further details may be obtained from CIPAA at Aeropuerto Internacional “Silvio Pettirossi”, Luque, Paraguay, via email at [email protected] or fax at 595-21-645599. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Paraguay.