Accident Details
On September 24, 2012, at approximately 0400 local time (0800 UTC), a Cessna 210L bearing Brazilian registration PT-KSB departed from controlled flight and crashed shortly after takeoff from Pouso Da Aguilia Airport (SWPD) in Roraima, Brazil. The aircraft had departed about one minute before the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the flight.
Witness Information
A witness who worked at the departure airport reported hearing the sound of the airplane descending, followed by seeing signs of fire in that direction.
Crash Site and Damage
The airplane crashed approximately 900 meters from the approach threshold of runway 24. The aircraft was damaged by impact and a subsequent post-crash fire. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information may be obtained from the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA).