Accident Details
On August 30, 2014, at approximately 1625 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 177B aircraft with Brazilian registration PT-DLA was destroyed when it struck the ground in a residential area shortly after departing from Bacacheri Airport (SBBI) in Curitiba, Brazil. The flight was a personal trip destined for the 14 Bis Airport (SSOK) in Londrina, Brazil, and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. One additional passenger suffered serious injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
Investigation
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information may be obtained from the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA), Investigation Division, located in Brasília-DF, Brazil.