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AIR TRACTOR AT602 near Sao Jose do Rio Preto — 2016-09-21

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Date
2016-09-21
Location
Sao Jose do Rio Preto, BR
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR AT602
Registration
N1001R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 21, 2016, about 1415 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N1001R, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a sugar plantation, following a total loss of engine power during descent near Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil. The pilot was not injured. The flight departed Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, was destined for Mirassol, Brazil, and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center 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 only contains information released by the Brazilian Government.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute-descent
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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