1 fatality

9 Nov 2015: AIR TRACTOR AT-502B — RIBEIRAO S/A — Balsas, Brazil

Balsas, Brazil

On 9 Nov 2015, an AIR TRACTOR AT-502B operated by RIBEIRAO S/A was involved in an aviation accident near Balsas, Brazil. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On November 11, 2015, an Air Tractor AT502B (PR-RSA) was destroyed in a crash after takeoff from Balsas Airport, Brazil, fatally injuring the pilot.

Accident Overview

On November 11, 2015, at approximately 1930 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT502B agricultural aircraft, registered in Brazil as PR-RSA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after departure from Balsas Airport in Balsas, Brazil. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.

Investigation

The accident is under investigation by the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. As the investigation is ongoing, further details may be released by CENIPA at a later date. The authority can be contacted at:

Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) Investigation Division SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 Email: [email protected]