Piper PA-31T crash near Bacacheri Airport

A Piper PA-31T crashed into terrain during its approach to Bacacheri Airport in Curitiba, Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On November 6, 2012, at 2030 UTC, a Piper PA-31T, registered as PT-MFW, was destroyed following an impact with terrain. The aircraft, operated by Taxi Aereo Hercules, Ltda., was on approach to Bacacheri Airport (SBBI) in Curitiba, Brazil.

The flight had originated from Dourados Airport (SSDO) in Dourados, Brazil. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the two pilots and two passengers on board. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with winds from 080 degrees at 8 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Nov 2012 PIPER PA-31T accident near Curitiba, Brazil?

A Piper PA-31T crashed into terrain during its approach to Bacacheri Airport in Curitiba, Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Nov 2012 PIPER PA-31T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Nov 2012 involved a PIPER PA-31T, operated by Taxi Aero Hercules, Ltd., at Curitiba, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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