Cessna 140 crash near Cachoeira do Sul

2 fatalities • Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil

A training flight involving a flight instructor and a student pilot resulted in two fatalities following a loss of control during approach.

What happened

On January 29, 2014, at approximately 1340 UTC, a Cessna 140, registered as PP-DFW, crashed during an approach at Cachoeira do Sul Airport (SSKS) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The aircraft was performing a local training flight that had originated from the same airport.

While the aircraft was joining the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern, the flight instructor reported a loss of elevator control. This mechanical failure led to an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, involving both the flight instructor and the student pilot.

Probable cause

The loss of elevator control led to an uncontrolled descent and impact with the terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jan 2014 CESSNA 140 accident near Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil?

A training flight involving a flight instructor and a student pilot resulted in two fatalities following a loss of control during approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jan 2014 CESSNA 140 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jan 2014 involved a CESSNA 140, operated by Aero Agricola Santos Dumont Ltda, at Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?