Piper Aircraft PA-42 accident near Sorocaba, Br, March 31, 2017
On March 31, 2017 at about 5:45 pm local time, a Piper Aircraft PA-42, registered PPEPB, was destroyed in an accident near Sorocaba (Barra Do Garcas Airport). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- March 31, 2017 · about 5:45 pm local time
- Place
- Sorocaba, Brazil · Barra Do Garcas Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper Aircraft PA-42 UNDESIGNAT
- Registration
- PPEPB · no longer on the register · serial 42-8001035
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 31, 2017, about 1745 coordinated universal time (1445 local time), a Piper PA-42, Brazilian registration PP-EPB, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground while on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW), Sorocaba, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. 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 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by 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
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 11,199 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-61 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-61 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SWFN Manaus FL
- Destination: SBBW Barra Do Garca
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 150° at 9 knots
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,000 ft
- Temperature: 72°F (22°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Observation at 6:00 pm from SBMT, 47 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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