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July 2, 2016 · Cessna 182 E · PT-DJH

Belem, BR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2016
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Belem, BR
Aircraft
Cessna 182 E
Tail Number
PT-DJH
Operator
Aetotur Taxi Aereo Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA16WA256

On July 2, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (1325 local time), a Cessna 182E, Brazilian registration PT-DJH, operated by Aerotur Taxi Aereo LTDA, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Julio Cesar Airport (SBJC), Belem, Brazil, during a parachutist launching flight. The airplane was observed level by air traffic control at 8,500 feet, and was subsequently observed by witnesses as it descended, with its wings collapsed. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (1325 local time), a Cessna 182E, Brazilian registration PT-DJH, operated by Aerotur Taxi Aereo LTDA, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Julio Cesar Airport (SBJC), Belem, Brazil, during a parachutist launching flight. The airplane was observed level by air traffic control at 8,500 feet, and was subsequently observed by witnesses as it descended, with its wings collapsed. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 E
Tail NumberPT-DJH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAetotur Taxi Aereo Ltda
Seats+ 1

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