Accident
On July 6, 2012, at 1340 UTC, a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), registration PT-ENG, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines. The aircraft, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was conducting an aerial survey flight that had originated in Guanambi, Brazil. At the time of the accident, the airplane was flying at an altitude approximately 330 feet above ground level.
Two hours into the flight, the right engine experienced a decrease in performance, followed by a total loss of power. Shortly thereafter, the left engine also experienced a total loss of power. The crew performed a forced landing to an area of dense vegetation. The pilot was fatally injured, one crewmember sustained minor injuries, and another crewmember was not injured.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-31-350, also known as an Embraer 820C, with Brazilian registration PT-ENG. The operator was Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda. The flight was local, originating from Guanambi, Brazil, and was conducting an aerial survey mission.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center, Investigation Division, SHIS – QI 05 – VI Comar, Brasília-DF, Brazil 71.615-600. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.