Accident Details
On April 30, 2014, at approximately 2215 UTC, a Cessna T210N, Brazilian registration PR-WCO, operated by Mineradora Bom Jesus Ltda, was destroyed when it collided with trees during a go-around at an airstrip in Para, Brazil. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight had originated from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP) about 45 minutes earlier and was conducted under visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was filed for the business flight.
The airstrip consisted of a slate surface 1,968 feet in length and was not prepared for night operations. The estimated time of arrival at the airstrip was after sunset, which occurred at 2145 UTC.
Witness Observations
Witnesses observed the airplane during the go-around from its approach to the runway. They reported that the aircraft entered a steep left bank, followed by an aerodynamic stall. Subsequently, the airplane struck trees and terrain, resulting in a postcrash fire.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, with the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) as the investigating body. Further information can be obtained from CENIPA's Information Technology Division.