Accident Details
On January 3, 2011, at 1200 coordinated universal time (10:00 local time), a Piper PA-25-260 aircraft, registered as PT-DJS, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight had originated from Corupa earlier that day at an unspecified time.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-25-260, a single-engine agricultural aircraft commonly used for crop dusting. Its Brazilian registration was PT-DJS. The specific details of the aircraft's maintenance history, ownership, and operational status at the time of the accident are not included in the available information.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of the Government of Brazil. As of the release of this report, no probable cause has been determined, and the reasons for the impact with terrain remain unknown. Further inquiries can be directed to CENIPA's Investigative Division in Brasília, Brazil.