Piper PA-34-200 accident near Marica, Br, October 21, 2013
On October 21, 2013 at about 6:40 pm local time, a Piper PA-34-200, registered PTKGK, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Marica (Roberto Marinho Airport). It was an instructional flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were 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
- October 21, 2013 · about 6:40 pm local time
- Place
- Marica, Brazil · Roberto Marinho Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-34-200 · all PA-34-200s on the register
- Registration
- PTKGK · no longer on the register · serial 34-7450163
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Instructional flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 21, 2013, about 1840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-KGK, while on a local training flight, impacted in a lagoon, after a loss of control, in Marica Municipality – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The airplane was destroyed by impact. The two occupants onboard were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 (55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Brazil.
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
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
Flight instructor
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 4,200 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Lycoming LIO-360-C1E6 (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SBJR Marica
- Destination: SBJR Marica
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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