Accident Details
On August 18, 2012, at 1510 coordinated universal time, a Paulistinha 56-C1, Portuguese registered CS-ALB, owned by the Aero Clube de Braga, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Ponte de Lima (LPBR), Braga, Portugal. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Ponte de Lima (LPBR).
Sequence of Events
According to reports received by Portuguese investigators, the airplane performed a touch and go maneuver. Subsequently, it entered a left turn at a low altitude. The nose then dropped, and the airplane impacted the ground.
Aircraft Information
The accident aircraft was a Paulistinha 56-C1, registration CS-ALB. It was owned by the Aero Clube de Braga.
Investigation Authority
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government or Ministério das Obras Públicas, Transportes e Comunicações GPIAA - Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronave. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from that agency.