Cessna T206H terrain collision in Macapá, Brazil

2 fatalities • Macapá, Brazil

A Cessna T206H crashed into terrain shortly after departing Macapá International Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On April 20, 2012, at approximately 0855 UTC, a Cessna T206H, registered as PR-CRR, crashed into terrain near Macapá, Brazil. The accident occurred roughly five minutes after the aircraft departed from Macapá International Airport (SBMQ). The flight was traveling toward Santarém Airport (SBSN) in Para, Brazil, at the time of the impact. The collision resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the pilot and the passenger.

The investigation

The investigation into the accident was conducted under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Apr 2012 CESSNA T206H accident near Macapá, Brazil?

A Cessna T206H crashed into terrain shortly after departing Macapá International Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 2012 CESSNA T206H accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Apr 2012 involved a CESSNA T206H, operated by M.T.R. Goncalves ME, at Macapá, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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