Accident Details
On January 14, 2015, at approximately 1050 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188B agricultural aircraft registered as PT-FFH in Brazil struck a utility pole while conducting an aerial application operation. The accident occurred in the vicinity of Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil. The aircraft had departed from a nearby farm for the local application flight. The flight was being conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
The pilot, who held a foreign certificate, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The aircraft itself was substantially damaged.
Investigation
This accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) in Brasília. The investigation is being carried out by the Investigation Division of CENIPA.
Aircraft Information
The Cessna A188B, a single-engine agricultural aircraft, was registered in Brazil with the tail number PT-FFH. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or previous operations are provided in the source.
Contact Information
For further information related to this accident, the responsible authority is:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 Email: [email protected]