NTSB CAROL · Event
Event CEN12WA397
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On June 26, 2012, about 2135 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 152, Portuguese registration CS-AUR, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Cascais, Portugal. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Night conditions prevailed at the time of the instructional accident. The local flight originated from Cascais, Portugal, at time unknown. 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. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministério da Economia e do Emprego GPIAA - Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves Praca Duque de Saldanha 31-4º 1050-094 LISOBOA, Portugal Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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