Accident Summary
On November 17, 2014, at approximately 1758 UTC, a Piper PA-25-235 aircraft crashed into a sugar cane field in Cidade Gaúcha, Paraná, Brazil. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-25-235, carrying Brazilian registration PR-WIZ. This model is a single-engine agricultural aircraft commonly used for crop dusting. The registration PR-WIZ indicates it was registered in Brazil.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. As of the available information, no probable cause has been determined. Further details may be obtained from CENIPA.
The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. The accident site was a sugar cane field, consistent with agricultural operations.
No other injuries or damage were reported. The investigation may provide additional information regarding the circumstances leading to the accident.