Cessna 177B crash near Bacacheri Airport

3 fatalities • Curitba, Brazil

A private flight departing from Curitiba, Brazil, resulted in a fatal accident when the aircraft struck the ground in a residential area.

What happened

On August 30, 2014, at approximately 1625 UTC, a Cessna 177B, registered as PT-DLA, crashed shortly after departing from Bacacheri Airport (SBBI) in Curitiba, Brazil. The aircraft was performing a personal flight intended for 14 Bis Airport (SSOK) in Londrina, Brazil, operating under Brazilian flight regulations.

Following the impact with the ground in a residential area, the aircraft was destroyed. The accident resulted in 3 fatalities among the pilot and two passengers, while one passenger sustained serious injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 2014 CESSNA AIRCRAFT 177B accident near Curitba, Brazil?

A private flight departing from Curitiba, Brazil, resulted in a fatal accident when the aircraft struck the ground in a residential area.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 2014 CESSNA AIRCRAFT 177B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 2014 involved a CESSNA AIRCRAFT 177B, at Curitba, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?