Accident Overview
On October 6, 2015, about 1200 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB721C, Brazilian registration PT-RAM, was substantially damaged when it encountered a wind gust and struck a tree during takeoff from Guanabara Farm in Corumba, Brazil. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions as a personal flight destined for Estancia Santa Maria (SSKG), Campo Grande, Brazil. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil.
Aircraft and Crew Information
The aircraft involved was an Embraer EMB721C, registered as PT-RAM. The pilot and two passengers were on board. The pilot and one passenger were not injured, while the second passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was operated under Brazilian flight regulations for personal purposes.
Accident Details
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered a wind gust, which caused it to veer and strike a tree. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. No further information about the flight or the accident sequence has been released by the investigating authority, the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Inquiries regarding the accident may be directed to CENIPA at the provided contact information.
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.