4 fatalities

6 Apr 2014: EMBRAER EMB-720D — Sidney Laurindo de Souza — Aripuanã, Brazil

Aripuanã, Brazil

On 6 Apr 2014, an EMBRAER EMB-720D operated by Sidney Laurindo de Souza was involved in an aviation accident near Aripuanã, Brazil. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On April 6, 2014, an Embraer EMB-720D (PT-ROS) struck trees and terrain near Aripuanã, Brazil, after departing Aripuanã Airport. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under CENIPA.

Accident Overview

On April 6, 2014, at approximately 1130 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-720D aircraft with Brazilian registration PT-ROS was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Aripuanã, Brazil.

Flight Details

The flight originated from Aripuanã Airport (SWRP) in Aripuanã, Brazil. The aircraft carried a pilot and three passengers; all four occupants were fatally injured in the accident.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was an Embraer EMB-720D, a model manufactured by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. No further details about the aircraft's history or maintenance were provided in the initial release.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. CENIPA is responsible for determining the circumstances of the crash. Further information may be obtained from CENIPA's Investigation Division at the address and contact details provided in the official release.

Official Contact

For any additional information regarding this accident, inquiries can be directed to:

Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 Email: [email protected]

The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.