Cessna A188 crash near Tapes, Brazil

1 fatality • Tapes, Brazil

A single-engine agricultural aircraft crashed into a powerline and terrain during an aerial application flight in Brazil.

What happened

On February 7, 2015, at approximately 1100 UTC, a Cessna A188, registered as PT-LOA, was performing an agricultural aerial application flight near Tapes, Brazil. While maneuvering over a soybean field, the aircraft struck a high-tension powerline and subsequently impacted the terrain. The flight was being conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) in accordance with Brazilian flight regulations.

The accident resulted in 1 fatality.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Feb 2015 CESSNA AIRCRAFT A188 accident near Tapes, Brazil?

A single-engine agricultural aircraft crashed into a powerline and terrain during an aerial application flight in Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Feb 2015 CESSNA AIRCRAFT A188 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Feb 2015 involved a CESSNA AIRCRAFT A188, operated by CENTENO AVIACAO AGRICOLA LTDA, at Tapes, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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