ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 203326
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| Date: | 23-DEC-2017 |
| Time: | 17:33 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172S JT-A (Continental CD-135 diesel) |
| Owner/operator: | Razac International Trade |
| Registration: | PR-PTS |
| C/n / msn: | 172S12057 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | East of Providenciales International Airport (MBPV), Providenciales -
 Turks and Caicos Islands
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Providenciales International Airport (PLS/MBPV) |
| Jundiaí-Comte. Rolim Adolfo Amaro–Jundiaí State Airport, SP (SBJD) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
Following a loss of engine power, the aircraft impacted the terrain shortly after takeoff from Providenciales International Airport (MBPV), Providenciales. The airplane was partially consumed by the post-impact fire and the two occupants onboard were fatally injured. It was a delivery flight, departed from Independence/Kansas (KIDP) to final destination Jundiai (SBJD) Brazil, brand new diesel Skyhawk 172S. The registration was a reservation. Both occupants were brazilians pilots.
Conclusion
This aircraft suffered a power loss just after takeoff, which was confirmed by the recorded engine data. This power loss was consistent with a significant leak in the engine air induction system, which could have been caused by either the detachment of an induction hose or the failure of one of the induction hoses. The pilot’s request to return shows that he was attempting to position the aircraft for a landing at the airport, but he then lost control in the turn. The aircraft bank increased, it is likely the lower wing stalled and the aircraft then descended rapidly into the ground. The pilot and passenger were almost certainly killed in the impact with the ground, not in the subsequent fire.
The loss of power was significant, but not complete, and the power available was sufficient to allow the aircraft to be flown level and to complete gentle turns. ATSB research shows that a partial and insidious loss of power may be more challenging for effective decision making than a full loss of power. In this instance, it is likely that a controlled forced landing into the shallow water ahead would have resulted in the probable loss of the aircraft but it is unlikely that it would have had fatal consequences.
Sources:
http://bahamaspress.com/2017/12/23/plane-crash-in-provo-tci/
http://magneticmediatv.com/2017/12/small-plane-crashes-near-smithco-on-providenciales-tci/
https://www.aviacaosemnocao.com/2017/12/23/aeronave-de-nacionalidade-brasileira-cai-nas-ilhas-turcas-e-caicos-2-pessoas-faleceram/
http://magneticmediatv.com/2017/12/small-plane-crashes-near-smithco-on-providenciales-tci/
Accident investigation:
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The AAIB is sending a team to investigate a light aircraft accident that occurred near Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos. https://t.co/AZojpHsCw5
— AAIB (@aaibgovuk) 24 décembre 2017
Images:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Dec-2017 03:50 | Geno | Added |
| 24-Dec-2017 08:22 | Dmitriy | Updated [Aircraft type, Source] |
| 24-Dec-2017 09:19 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Embed code] |
| 24-Dec-2017 09:22 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Destination airport, Embed code] |
| 24-Dec-2017 09:32 | Captain Adam | Updated [Source] |
| 24-Dec-2017 14:52 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 24-Dec-2017 15:03 | manoel | Updated [Destination airport, Photo, ] |
| 24-Dec-2017 15:03 | manoel | Updated [Nature, Narrative] |
| 24-Dec-2017 15:06 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Embed code] |
| 24-Dec-2017 17:07 | RobertMB | Updated [Aircraft type, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 24-Dec-2017 20:24 | manoel | Updated [Destination airport] |
| 25-Dec-2017 07:45 | manoel | Updated [Narrative] |
| 25-Dec-2017 14:36 | Black Typhoon | Updated [Operator] |
| 27-Dec-2017 07:58 | mgautier | Updated [Narrative] |
| 30-Dec-2017 17:31 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative, Photo, ] |
| 30-Dec-2017 17:32 | Anon. | Updated [Photo, ] |
| 30-Dec-2017 17:32 | Anon. | Updated [Photo, ] |
| 14-Feb-2019 19:37 | harro | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Cn, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative, Accident report, ] |
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