Piper PA-42 crash near Sorocaba, Brazil

2 fatalities • Sorocaba, Brazil

A private Piper PA-42 crashed during its approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On March 31, 2017, at approximately 1745 UTC, a Piper PA-42, registered as PP-EPB, was on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW) in Sorocaba, Brazil. During the approach phase, the aircraft impacted the ground and was destroyed. The flight was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with winds from 150 degrees at 09 knots.

The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the pilot and the passenger.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Mar 2017 PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-42 UNDESIGNAT accident near Sorocaba, Brazil?

A private Piper PA-42 crashed during its approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Mar 2017 PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-42 UNDESIGNAT accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Mar 2017 involved a PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-42 UNDESIGNAT, at Sorocaba, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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