Piper AEROSTAR 6 accident near Minga Guazu, Py, June 9, 2009
On June 9, 2009 at about 11:03 pm local time, a Piper AEROSTAR 6, registered N601RP, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Minga Guazu (Guarani International Airport). It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 9, 2009 · about 11:03 pm local time
- Place
- Minga Guazu, Paraguay · Guarani International Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper AEROSTAR 6
- Registration
- N601RP · no longer on the register · serial 61P06067963271
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. Preliminary information revealed that the airplane was on an instrument approach to the airport, and that the airplane was given a landing clearance. Shortly after the pilot announced that he had the runway in sight, "the airplane stalled at the approach end of the runway and impacted the ground." There was a fire immediately after ground contact. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Paraguay. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Centro de Investigacion y Prevencion de Accidentes Aeronauticos Aeropuerto Internacional “Silvio Pettirossi” Luque, Paraguay Email: cipaa@dinac.gov.py Fax: 595-21-645599 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Paraguay.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Aerodynamic stall/spin during approach (IFR final approach) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Action/decision › Action › Incorrect action performance › Pilot
Crew member
- Seat: sngl
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 6,000 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Lycoming IO540P1A5 (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming IO540P1A5 (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
- Operator: N601Rp INC
The flight
- Departed from: Unknown
- Destination: SGES Minga Guazu
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 05, 11,155 ft by 147 ft
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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