Piper PA-34 crash near Belém, Brazil

3 fatalities • Belém, Brazil

A Piper PA-34-220T crashed into terrain shortly after departing from Belém-Brigadeiro Protásio de Oliveira Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On February 25, 2012, at approximately 1150 UTC, a Piper PA-34-220T, registered as PR-LAB, was involved in an accident shortly after departing from Belém-Brigently Protásio de Oliveira Airport (SBJC) in Belém, Brazil. The aircraft was on a flight destined for Fazenda Nova Conceição Airport (SNZU) in Tomé Açu, Brazil.

During the initial climb phase, the aircraft impacted the terrain, causing substantial damage to the plane. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and two passengers.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Feb 2012 PIPER PA-34 200T accident near Belém, Brazil?

A Piper PA-34-220T crashed into terrain shortly after departing from Belém-Brigadeiro Protásio de Oliveira Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Feb 2012 PIPER PA-34 200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Feb 2012 involved a PIPER PA-34 200T, operated by Globo Aviação Taxi Aéreo e Manutenção Ltda, at Belém, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?