Accident
On May 17, 2016, at approximately 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235 aircraft operating as an aerial application flight impacted the ground near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and the pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-25-235, registered in Brazil as PR-TAC. It was engaged in crop dusting operations at the time of the accident. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or previous flights were released.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. No probable cause has been determined at this time. The Brazilian government will release further information as the investigation progresses.