Cessna A188B collision with utility pole near Baixa Grande do Ribeiro

1 fatality • Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil

A single-engine agricultural aircraft crashed into a utility pole during an aerial application flight in Brazil.

What happened

On January 14, 2015, at approximately 1050 UTC, a Cessna A188B, registered as PT-FFH, was performing an aerial application flight near Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil. The aircraft departed from a nearby farm under Brazilian flight regulations. During the flight, the aircraft collided with a utility pole, resulting in substantial damage to the plane. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jan 2015 CESSNA A188B accident near Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil?

A single-engine agricultural aircraft crashed into a utility pole during an aerial application flight in Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jan 2015 CESSNA A188B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jan 2015 involved a CESSNA A188B, operated by GLOBO AVIACAO AGRICOLA LTDA, at Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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