No fatalities

23 May 2011: CESSNA 208 B — Mega Linhas Aereas, Ltda. — Roraima, Brazil

Roraima, Brazil

On 23 May 2011, a CESSNA 208 B operated by Mega Linhas Aereas, Ltda. was involved in an aviation accident near Roraima, Brazil. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

On May 23, 2011, a Cessna 208B (PT-OSG) was substantially damaged after an aborted takeoff at Barra do Vento Airport, Brazil. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

Accident Overview

On May 23, 2011, at approximately 1130 UTC, a Cessna 208B aircraft, bearing Brazilian registration PT-OSG, was substantially damaged following an aborted takeoff. The accident occurred at Barra do Vento Airport (SJQK) in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil. The aircraft sustained damage from impact and subsequent fire.

Pilot Information

The pilot, who held a Brazilian certificate, was seriously injured in the accident. No other occupants were mentioned in the source.

Aircraft Details

The aircraft was a Cessna 208B, a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft. The registration PT-OSG was cited in the official report. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and fire.

Flight Information

The flight had departed from Barra do Vento Airport around 1130 UTC. The takeoff was aborted, leading to the accident sequence. No further details about the flight purpose or route were provided.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil. No probable cause has been assigned in the source.