What happened
On 07 June 2013, a PA-34 200T, registration PT-MMX, was performing a daytime charter flight from Envira to Eirunepé in the State of Amazonas. During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft's left engine experienced a loss of power. In an attempt to return to the runway, the pilot executed a right-hand turn. During this maneuver, the right engine also began to lose power. Realizing the aircraft could not reach the aerodrome, the pilot opted to ditch the aircraft in the Tarauacá River.
The impact with the water was severe. The aircraft struck the surface in a nose-up attitude with the landing gear extended and flaps at 40 degrees, causing the nose to pitch down into a secondary impact. The structural integrity of the fuselage was compromised, and the aircraft quickly sank. The accident resulted in one serious injury, five minor injuries, and one missing person.