On March 5, 2013, a Boeing 727 operated by Rio Linhas Aéreas was involved in an aviation accident near Porto Velho, 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.
Brazilian investigator CENIPA has notified the NTSB of a Boeing 727 accident. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Notification
The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 727 that occurred on March 05, 2013.
Investigation
In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist CENIPA's investigation. This appointment is made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which designates the NTSB as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Information Release
All investigative information related to this accident will be released by CENIPA.
Related events
Same aircraft family
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6 Dec 2025 — BOEING 727 227 (Aerosucre)
26 Aug 2025 — BOEING 727 200F (M) (Solar Cargo)
11 Nov 2024 — BOEING 727
27 Jul 2024 — BOEING 727 2M7 (Total Linhas Aereas)
10 Jun 2024 — BOEING 727 2S2F (Unknown)
31 Mar 2024 — BOEING 727 2Q9
31 Mar 2024 — Boeing 727-2Q9 (F) (Safe Air Company (SAC))
22 Apr 2023 — BOEING 727 223 (Aerosucre S.a.)
31 Oct 2021 — BOEING 727 214 (Air Class Cargo)
20 Oct 2020 — BOEING 727 (Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas)
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