6 fatalities

14 Jan 2011: BEECH B200 — Grupo Araguaia — Senador Canedo City, Brazil

Senador Canedo City, Brazil

On 14 Jan 2011, a BEECH B200 operated by Grupo Araguaia was involved in an aviation accident near Senador Canedo City, Brazil. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 14, 2011, a Beechcraft B200 (PR-ART) struck terrain near Senador Canedo City, Brazil, while on a VOR approach to Santa Genoveva Airport. All six occupants were fatally injured.

Accident Overview

On January 14, 2011, at 2010 coordinated universal time (1810 local time), a Beechcraft B200, Brazilian registration PR-ART, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Senador Canedo City, Goias, Brazil. The aircraft was on approach to Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiânia, Goias, Brazil. The two crew members and four passengers were fatally injured.

Flight Details

The flight originated at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (SBBR), Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil, and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. While performing a VOR approach to runway 32, the airplane struck Santo Antonio Hill.

Investigation

The investigation is under the direction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) in Brasília, DF, Brazil.