Piper PA28R Crash Near Eliseu Martins, Brazil

3 fatalities • Eliseu Martins, Brazil

A Piper PA-28R-200 crashed into terrain during cruise flight, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On March 6, 2012, at approximately 1400 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-20ASS with registration PT-NKS was destroyed after impacting terrain near Eliseu Martins, Brazil. The aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight when it experienced a loss of control.

The flight originated from Aueroporto Nossa Senhora de Fatima (SWLE) in Belem, Brazil, and was en route to Bom Jesus do Gurgueia (SNGG), Brazil. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and two passengers.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Mar 2012 PIPER PA28R 200 accident near Eliseu Martins, Brazil?

A Piper PA-28R-200 crashed into terrain during cruise flight, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 2012 PIPER PA28R 200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Mar 2012 involved a PIPER PA28R 200, operated by Gilherme Xavier de Oliveira Neto, at Eliseu Martins, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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