Pilot Debrief

BEECH V35 near Maraba Paulista — 2011-10-01

Final reportERA12WA026
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Date
2011-10-01
Location
Maraba Paulista, BR
Aircraft
BEECH V35
Registration
PT-CTL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB 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.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Controlled flight into terrain
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen to divert earlier to avoid terrain impact.

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Enroute

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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