Piper PA-25-235 collision with terrain in Minas Gerais, Brazil

1 fatality • Patrocínio Municipality,Minas Gerais, Brazil

A Piper PA-25-235 crashed in the Patrocínio Municipality after striking a lightning rod during a low-altitude maneuver.

What happened

On June 5, 2015, at approximately 15:06 UTC, a Piper PA-25-235, registered as PR-ACH, was involved in a fatal accident in the Patrocínio Municipality of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The aircraft had departed from Fazenda Irai de Minas, Brazil, and was en route to Araguari, Brazil.

While performing a low pass over a farmhouse under visual meteorological conditions (VMC), the aircraft's left wing struck a lightning rod antenna. Following the impact, the airplane traveled an additional 160 meters before colliding with the terrain. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 2015 PIPER PA-25-235 accident near Patrocínio Municipality,Minas Gerais, Brazil?

A Piper PA-25-235 crashed in the Patrocínio Municipality after striking a lightning rod during a low-altitude maneuver.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 2015 PIPER PA-25-235 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 2015 involved a PIPER PA-25-235, at Patrocínio Municipality,Minas Gerais, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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