Piper PA-34-200 crash near Sao Pedro, Brazil

4 fatalities • Sao Pedro, Brazil

A training flight involving a Piper PA-34-200 crashed into hilly terrain near Sao Pedro, Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On May 16, 2011, at approximately 0130 UTC, a Piper PA-3ability-200 with registration PT-IFS crashed into hilly terrain near Sao Pedro, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The aircraft, operated by Aeroclube de Piracicaba, had departed from Piracicaba Airport (SPDW) at approximately 2300 UTC for a local training flight.

The impact destroyed the aircraft. The pilot and three passengers sustained 4 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The official probable cause is not available.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 May 2011 PIPER PA-34-200 accident near Sao Pedro, Brazil?

A training flight involving a Piper PA-34-200 crashed into hilly terrain near Sao Pedro, Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 May 2011 PIPER PA-34-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 May 2011 involved a PIPER PA-34-200, operated by Aeroclube de Piracicaba, at Sao Pedro, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause is not available.

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