Aircraft Information
The accident involved a Piper PA30 twin-engine aircraft bearing Brazilian registration PT-CHT. The aircraft was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted as an instructional flight under Brazilian flight regulations. It departed from Amaris, Brazil, and the accident occurred near Sao Paulo, Brazil, at approximately 1930 coordinated universal time on April 28, 2017. The pilot and copilot, aboard the aircraft, were fatally injured.
Investigation
The investigation of the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA). Further information can be obtained from CENIPA's Investigation Division at SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600, telephone (55-61) 3364-8812, or email [email protected].