CESSNA 310R near Nova Lima — 2010-02-26

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On Feburary 26, 2010, about 1119 UTC, a Cessna 310R, Brazilian registration PT-OID, was destroyed when it collided with mountainous terrain near Nova Lima, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger were killed. The flight originated from Leopoldina, Brazil (SNDN) and was destined for Belo Horizonte/Pampulha, Brazil (SBBH). The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations, and was operating under visual flight rules when the accident occurred. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Areonautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR Brasilia -DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: 55 61 3364 8800 Fax: 53 61 3365 1004 dipaa@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Brazil.

NTSB coding

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

Evidence available

• 1 docket document

Docket documents1

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