Piper PA-34-200 crash in Marica, Brazil

2 fatalities • Marica, Brazil

A training flight involving a Piper PA-34-200 ended in a fatal accident after the aircraft impacted a lagoon.

What happened

On October 21, 2013, at approximately 1840 UTC, a Piper PA-3able-200 aircraft, registered as PT-KGK, was conducting a local training flight in the Marica Municipality, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of control and impacted a lagoon. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airplane and 2 fatal injuries to the occupants onboard.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 2013 PIPER PA-34-200 accident near Marica, Brazil?

A training flight involving a Piper PA-34-200 ended in a fatal accident after the aircraft impacted a lagoon.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 2013 PIPER PA-34-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 2013 involved a PIPER PA-34-200, operated by Aeroclube do Brasil, at Marica, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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