Citation Mustang Suffers Runway Excursion, Nose Gear Collapse in Brazil

A Cessna 510 Citation Mustang suffered a runway excursion and nose gear collapse during landing at Antenor Duarte Vilela Airport (SDP7) in Barretos, Brazil, on February 8, 2026.

The aircraft, registration PR-DRI and operated by Mustang Prata Consultoria em Gestão Empresarial Ltda, sustained substantial damage in the incident. The sole pilot aboard was uninjured, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).

The Citation Mustang had departed from Araraquara Airport (SBAQ) before the landing incident at the São Paulo state facility.

Following the runway excursion, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed, contributing to the substantial damage sustained by the business jet.

As of March 6, 2026, no official statements have been released by Brazilian aviation authorities, including CENIPA (Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents), regarding their investigation into the incident.