Beechcraft V35 crash in Sao Paulo State, Brazil

4 fatalities • Maraba Paulista, Brazil

A Beechcraft V35 crashed into terrain during a flight between Maraba Paulista and Presidente Venceslau, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On October 1, 2011, at approximately 2345 UTC, a Beechcraft V3 5, registered as PT-CTL, crashed into terrain in Sao Paulo State, Brazil. The aircraft was traveling from Ponta Pora Airport (SBPP) in Mato Grosso Do Sul toward Amarais Airport in Campinas.

Shortly before the accident, at 2342 UTC, the pilot requested a diversion to Presidente Prudente Airport (SBDN). The aircraft impacted the ground between the cities of Maraba Paulista and Presidente Venceslau. The crash resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and three passengers.

Local authorities located the wreckage approximately one hour after the event.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Oct 2011 BEECH V35 accident near Maraba Paulista, Brazil?

A Beechcraft V35 crashed into terrain during a flight between Maraba Paulista and Presidente Venceslau, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Oct 2011 BEECH V35 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Oct 2011 involved a BEECH V35, at Maraba Paulista, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?