Accident Overview
On January 5, 2017, at 1420 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 172S airplane, Brazilian registration PR-GRS, was involved in an accident while attempting to land at Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ), in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The aircraft struck high-tension power lines, resulting in substantial damage.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft was a Cessna 172S, with Brazilian registration PR-GRS. The flight was a personal flight that originated at Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (CAC) in Cascavel, Brazil. The destination was Tangara da Serra Airport.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries. Two other passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage from the impact with the power lines.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian government, specifically the Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). As of the source release, no probable cause has been stated.