Piper PA-28R-200 accident in Minas Gerais, Brazil

2 fatalities • Brazil, Brazil

A Piper PA-28R-200 crashed into terrain during a flight in Brazil, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On October 6, 2015, at approximately 1433 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-200 (Embraer EMB711C), registered as PT-NKU, was involved in a fatal accident in Brazil. The aircraft was performing a flight from Caratinga, Minas Gerais, to Serra do Caraca, Minas Gerais, when it impacted the terrain. The crash resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the two occupants on board.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 2015 PIPER PA-28R-200 accident near Brazil, Brazil?

A Piper PA-28R-200 crashed into terrain during a flight in Brazil, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 2015 PIPER PA-28R-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 2015 involved a PIPER PA-28R-200, at Brazil, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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