Accident
On February 7, 2015, at approximately 1100 UTC, a Cessna A188, Brazilian registration PT-LOA, was destroyed when it collided with a high-tension powerline and subsequently impacted terrain. The accident occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering over a soybean field near Tapes, Brazil. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was a local agricultural aerial application operation conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna A188, a single-engine agricultural airplane. Its Brazilian registration was PT-LOA. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or age were provided in the source.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) is responsible for the inquiry. For further information, contact:
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 protected]
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.