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October 1, 2011 · Beech V35 · PT-CTL

Maraba Paulista, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Maraba Paulista, BR
Aircraft
Beech V35
Tail Number
PT-CTL
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA026

On October 1, 2011, about 2345 coordinated universal time (2045 local time), a Beechcraft V35, Brazilian registration PT-CTL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain between the cities of Maraba Paulista and Presidente Venceslau, Sao Paulo State, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Ponta Pora Airport (SBPP), Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil, destined for Amarais Airport, Campinas, Brazil, was being conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to preliminary information provided by Brazilian authorities, at 2342 UTC (2042 local), the pilot requested a divert to Presidente Prudente Airport (SBDN), Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo State, Brazil. Local authorities reported locating the wreckage about 1 hour later. The investigation is under the direction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2011, about 2345 coordinated universal time (2045 local time), a Beechcraft V35, Brazilian registration PT-CTL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain between the cities of Maraba Paulista and Presidente Venceslau, Sao Paulo State, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Ponta Pora Airport (SBPP), Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil, destined for Amarais Airport, Campinas, Brazil, was being conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to preliminary information provided by Brazilian authorities, at 2342 UTC (2042 local), the pilot requested a divert to Presidente Prudente Airport (SBDN), Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo State, Brazil. Local authorities reported locating the wreckage about 1 hour later. The investigation is under the direction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Brazil.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35
Tail NumberPT-CTL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data