Accident Overview
On January 27, 2010, at 1118 UTC, a Piper PA-34 aircraft, Brazilian registration PR-UGO, crashed approximately 10 minutes after departing from Sorocaba (SDCO). The flight, operated by an individual, was destined for Santa Rita Do Araguaia (SWRT) and had originated at 1108 UTC. The pilot and the sole passenger were killed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
Circumstances
The accident occurred under unknown weather conditions. No further details regarding the flight's phase or the nature of the crash were provided in the initial report.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian government, specifically the Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). For further information, contact Major Luis Renato Horta de Castro at CENIPA - DIPAA.
Additional Information
This report is based solely on information released by the government of Brazil. No probable cause has been determined.