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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Piper PA25 Accident in Brazil

Matoes do Norte, Brazil

On April 18, 2020, a PIPER PA25 260 operated by Aerobras Aviacao Eireli was involved in an aviation accident near Matoes do Norte, Brazil. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Brazil's investigation of a Piper PA25 accident that occurred on April 18, 2020, under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Accident Notification The government of Brazil notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Piper PA25 airplane. The incident occurred on April 18, 2020. ## U.S. Involvement in the Investigation In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative was tasked with assisting the government of Brazil in its investigation of the accident. The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Brazil.