4 fatalities

6 Nov 2012: PIPER PA-31T — Taxi Aero Hercules, Ltd. — Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba, Brazil

On 6 Nov 2012, a PIPER PA-31T operated by Taxi Aero Hercules, Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Curitiba, 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.

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A Piper PA-31T, registration PT-MFW, operated by Taxi Aereo Hercules, crashed while approaching Bacacheri Airport in Curitiba, Brazil. The two pilots and two passengers onboard sustained fatal injuries.

Introduction

On November 6, 2012, at 2030 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31T aircraft was destroyed when it impacted terrain while on approach to Bacacheri Airport (SBBI) in Curitiba, Brazil. The flight was operated by Taxi Aereo Hercules, Ltda., and had originated from Dourados Airport (SSDO) in Dourados, Brazil.

Aircraft and Flight

The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-31T, bearing Brazilian registration PT-MFW. It was on a flight from Dourados to Curitiba. On board were two pilots and two passengers. All four occupants sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Impact

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with terrain. The accident occurred during the approach phase to Bacacheri Airport. The exact circumstances of the impact have not been detailed beyond the fact that it took place while the aircraft was approaching the airport.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). Further information can be obtained from CENIPA's Investigation Division. The report released is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.