Accident Synopsis
On September 12, 2012, at 2112 UTC, a Cessna 172R single-engine aircraft, bearing Brazilian registration PT-WYK, was destroyed after striking the ground near Macapá, Brazil. The specific circumstances leading to the collision remain unknown. The pilot, who lacked proper certification, received fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The aircraft departed from Curiau Airport in Macapá, Brazil, at an unspecified time. The flight was conducted under Brazilian aviation regulations.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. For further information, contact CENIPA at SHIS – QI 05-VI Comar, Brasília-DF, Brazil 71.615-600; telephone (55-61) 3364-8838; fax (55-61) 3365-1004; email [email protected].