Accident Details
On March 6, 2012, at approximately 1400 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200 aircraft, Brazilian registration PT-NKS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during cruise flight. The accident occurred near Eliseu Martins, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The flight had departed Aueroporto Nossa Senhora de Fatima (SWLE) in Belem, Brazil, and was destined for Bom Jesus do Gurgueia (SNGG) in Gurgueia, Brazil.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-28R-200, a single-engine, retractable-gear light aircraft. It carried the Brazilian registration PT-NKS. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or modifications were provided in the source.
Investigation
The accident investigation 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.