Cessna 182P destroyed in mid-air breakup near Bueno Brandao

4 fatalities • Bueno Brandao, Brazil

A private flight crashed near Bueno Brandao, Brazil, after the aircraft broke up during flight.

What happened

On February 19, 2015, at approximately 1340 UTC, a Cessna 182P, registered as PT-KBV, experienced an in-flight breakup near the Bueno Brandao Municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

The aircraft was operating a personal flight from Parati (SDTK) in Rio de Janeiro to Dr. Leite Lopes-Ribeirão Preto (SBRP) in São Paulo. Following the structural failure in flight, the aircraft impacted the terrain. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot, the copilot, and two passengers.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Feb 2015 CESSNA AIRCRAFT 182P accident near Bueno Brandao, Brazil?

A private flight crashed near Bueno Brandao, Brazil, after the aircraft broke up during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 2015 CESSNA AIRCRAFT 182P accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Feb 2015 involved a CESSNA AIRCRAFT 182P, operated by CAPIN COM.AGRIC.PECUARIA INDUST.LTDA, at Bueno Brandao, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source report.

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