Piper PA30 accident near Sao Paulo, Br, April 28, 2017
On April 28, 2017 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Piper PA30, registered PTCHT, was substantially damaged in an accident near Sao Paulo. It was an instructional flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
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
- April 28, 2017 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Sao Paulo, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Piper PA30 · all PA30s on the register
- Registration
- PTCHT · no longer on the register · serial 30907
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 28, 2017, about 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA30, Brazilian registration PT-CHT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and copilot were fatally injured. The flight departed Amaris, Brazil, and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center 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 only contains information released by the Brazilian Government.
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 unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Amarais at 3:00 pm
- Destination: Amarais
- 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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