Piper PA-34 Crash in Ilheus, Brazil

1 fatality • Ilheus, Brazil

A Piper PA-34-200T crashed into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after departing from Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport.

What happened

On September 25, 2012, at approximately 0155 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, registered as PT-RDG, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft had departed from the Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL) in Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil, and was en route to Brasilia International Airport (SBBR) in Brasilia, Brazil.

The impact occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Sep 2012 PIPER PA34 200T accident near Ilheus, Brazil?

A Piper PA-34-200T crashed into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after departing from Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sep 2012 PIPER PA34 200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Sep 2012 involved a PIPER PA34 200T, operated by Bruno de Sa Martins de Araujo, at Ilheus, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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