On September 9, 2012, a CESSNA 172N (registration N1009F) operated by PEREIRA PAULO C was involved in an aviation accident near Acreúna Municipality, Brazil. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On September 9, 2012, a Cessna 172N (N1009F) crashed after takeoff near Acreúna, Brazil, killing the pilot and three passengers. The aircraft was destroyed. CENIPA is investigating.
Accident Details
On September 9, 2012, at 2000 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, U.S. registration N1009F, was destroyed when it impacted the ground after the pilot lost control following takeoff. The pilot and three passengers suffered fatal injuries. The pilot was conducting scenic flights in the vicinity of Acreúna Municipality, State of Goiás, Brazil.
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 provided address. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.
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