Piper PA-34-220T crash near Jatai Municipality, Brazil

1 fatality • Jatai Municipality, Brazil

A Piper PA-34-220T crashed into terrain near Jatai, Brazil, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On September 18, 2011, at approximately 2330 UTC, a Piper PA-3ability-220T, registered as PT-GCC, crashed near Jatai Municipality, Goias, Brazil. The flight originated from Jatai Airport (SJTI), though the exact time of departure is unknown.

Witnesses reported that the aircraft performed several low passes over a lagoon located near the departure airport. During these maneuvers, the aircraft departed controlled flight and struck the terrain. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sep 2011 PIPER PA-34-220T accident near Jatai Municipality, Brazil?

A Piper PA-34-220T crashed into terrain near Jatai, Brazil, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sep 2011 PIPER PA-34-220T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sep 2011 involved a PIPER PA-34-220T, operated by Gilberto C. Carvalho, at Jatai Municipality, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source report.

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