Accident Details
On January 14, 2012, at approximately 1000 universal coordinated time, a Beech A36 aircraft, Brazilian registration PR-RGF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during cruise flight. The accident occurred as the aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions near Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot, who was not certificated by Brazilian authorities, and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.
The flight had departed from Pontes E Lacerda Airport (SWLE) in Pontes E Lacerda, Brazil, with a destination of Aeroporto Caceres (SWKC) in Caceres, Brazil.
Investigation
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from CENIPA at the following address:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.