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February 19, 2015 · Cessna Aircraft 182P · PT-KBV

Bueno Brandao, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2015
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Bueno Brandao, BR
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft 182P
Tail Number
PT-KBV
Operator
Capin Com Agric Pecuaria Indust Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA15WA137

On February 19, 2015, about 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 182P, Brazilian registration PT-KBV, was destroyed when it broke up inflight and impacted terrain near the Bueno Brandao Municipality, in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers were fatally injured. The personal flight departed from Parati (SDTK), Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and was destined for Dr. Leite Lopes- Ribeirão Preto (SBRP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Full Narrative

On February 19, 2015, about 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 182P, Brazilian registration PT-KBV, was destroyed when it broke up inflight and impacted terrain near the Bueno Brandao Municipality, in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers were fatally injured. The personal flight departed from Parati (SDTK), Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and was destined for Dr. Leite Lopes- Ribeirão Preto (SBRP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna Aircraft 182P
Tail NumberPT-KBV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCapin Com Agric Pecuaria Indust Ltda
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors Inc. · O-470 Series · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Fatal
Crew 2Fatal

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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