3 fatalities

6 Dec 2015: EMBRAER EMB720 D — Marcelo de Sa Pinheiro — Trindade, Brazil

Trindade, Brazil

On 6 Dec 2015, an EMBRAER EMB720 D operated by Marcelo de Sa Pinheiro was involved in an aviation accident near Trindade, Brazil. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 6, 2015, an Embraer EMB-720D (PT-VNC) collided with trees on approach to Aerodromo Nacional Aviacao in Goiania, Brazil, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and two passengers.

Accident

On December 6, 2015, at approximately 1400 UTC, an Embraer EMB-720D aircraft, bearing Brazilian registration PT-VNC, was destroyed after colliding with trees in Trindade, Brazil. The aircraft was on approach to Aerodromo Nacional Aviacao (SWNV) in Goiania. The flight, operated by a private individual, had originated from Palmeiras de Goias Airport (SWGP) in Palmeiras de Goias. The pilot, who held a foreign certificate, and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). As of the report, no probable cause has been stated. Further information may be obtained from CENIPA's Investigation Division in Brasília, DF, Brazil.