Piper PA-34 ditching in Tarauacá River

1 fatality • Envira, Brazil

A Piper PA-34-200T aircraft sustained substantial damage after ditching in a river in Brazil following an engine malfunction.

What happened

On June 7, 2013, at 1400 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, registered as PT-MMX, was involved in an accident in Envira, Brazil. The flight, operated by W. da S. Gomes - ME, departed from Eirunepé, Brazil.

Following takeoff, the aircraft experienced an unspecified malfunction of the right engine. This led to the aircraft ditching into the Tarauacá River, resulting in substantial damage to the plane.

Of the six passengers on board, there was 1 fatality, 1 serious injury, and 5 minor injuries. The pilot also sustained serious injuries.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jun 2013 PIPER PA34 200T accident near Envira, Brazil?

A Piper PA-34-200T aircraft sustained substantial damage after ditching in a river in Brazil following an engine malfunction.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jun 2013 PIPER PA34 200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jun 2013 involved a PIPER PA34 200T, operated by W. da S. Gomes - ME, at Envira, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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