PT-DJH

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182S/N: 000182-54341

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 2, 2016
NTSB Number
ERA16WA256
Location
Belem, Brazil
Event ID
20160715X25242
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
PT-DJH
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
000182-54341
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA16WA256