Paulistinha 56-C1 56-C1 CS-ALB

Summary

On 18 August 2012 at about 15:10 local time, a Paulistinha 56-C1 56-C1 registered CS-ALB, operated by Aero Clube de Braga, was involved in an accident near Braga, Portugal. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

18 August 2012 at 15:10

Classification

Accident

Location

Braga, Portugal

Nearest airport

Braga - Ponte de Lima (LPBR)

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Paulistinha 56-C1 56-C1

Registration

CS-ALB

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Aero Clube de Braga

Operating rule

Non-U.S., Non-Commercial

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Braga → Braga

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN12WA560

2 people died.

This report is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese Government.

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Read the full NTSB narrative

On August 18, 2012, at 1510 coordinated universal time, a Paulistinha 56-C1, Portuguese registered CS-ALB, owned by the Aero Clube de Braga, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Ponte de Lima (LPBR), Braga, Portugal. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Ponte de Lima (LPBR), Braga, Portugal. The Portuguese investigators received reports that following a touch and go maneuver, the airplane entered a left turn at a low altitude. The nose dropped and the airplane impacted the ground. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government or Ministério das Obras Públicas, Transportes e Comunicações GPIAA - Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronave. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministério das Obras Públicas, Transportes e Comunicações GPIAA - Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronave Praça Duque de Saldanha 31-4º 1050-094 LISOBOA, Portugal

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