Twin-engine aircraft crash near Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport

4 fatalities • Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft experienced total engine failure during its final approach to Curitiba, resulting in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of all four occupants.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Dourados-Francisco de Matos Pereira Airport, operating an on-demand service destined for Curitiba. The flight was transporting two pilots and two passengers, along with a cargo of valuable items.

As the aircraft was performing its final approach to Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew tried to execute an unplanned landing. However, the aircraft struck a field and came to a stop in the vicinity of several trees.

Following the impact, one passenger sustained serious injuries. The crash resulted in three fatalities among the occupants at the scene. The sole survivor, who had been critically injured, passed away from his injuries the following day.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the simultaneous loss of power from both engines during the approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the final approach led to the loss of controlled flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-11-06 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft experienced total engine failure during its final approach to Curitiba, resulting in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of all four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-11-06 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-11-06 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration PT-MFW, operated by Taxi Aéreo Hércules, at Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the final approach led to the loss of controlled flight.

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