Cessna 172N crash in Acreúna Municipality, Brazil

4 fatalities • Acreúna Municipality, Brazil

A Cessna 172N crashed during a scenic flight in Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On September 9, 2012, at 2000 UTC, a Cessna 172N, registration N1009F, was involved in an accident in the Acreúna Municipality, State of Goiás, Brazil. The aircraft was being used to conduct scenic flights in the area when the pilot lost control of the aircraft following takeoff. The subsequent impact with the ground destroyed the aircraft. There were 4 fatal injuries involving the pilot and three passengers.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sep 2012 CESSNA 172N accident near Acreúna Municipality, Brazil?

A Cessna 172N crashed during a scenic flight in Brazil, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sep 2012 CESSNA 172N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sep 2012 involved a CESSNA 172N, registration N1009F, operated by PEREIRA PAULO C, at Acreúna Municipality, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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