Accident Details
On February 5, 2011, at approximately 1330 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna A188B agricultural aircraft, Brazilian registration PT-FFG, operated by Globo Aviacao Agricola Ltda, collided with a tree during a crop dusting flight. The accident occurred in the locality of Bom Jesus, within the municipality of Itinga do Maranhão, in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. The flight had originated from Bola Sete Farm (SNHU) at an undetermined time.
Damage and Injuries
The single-engine aircraft sustained substantial damage in the collision. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, conducted by the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). The report is informational and contains data released by the Brazilian authorities. No probable cause has been stated in the available source.