Air Tractor AT401B collision with vehicle near Londrina, Brazil

No fatalities • Londrina, Brazil

An Air Tractor AT401B crashed into a motor vehicle and terrain following an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

What happened

On January 20, 2016, at approximately 1910 UTC, an Air Tractor AT401B, registered as PT-WFX, was involved in a fatal accident in the Londrina Municipality, State of Parana, Brazil. The aircraft was performing a ferry flight from Londrina Airport (SSOK) to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Immediately after departing runway 10, the aircraft suffered a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted a sharp turn back toward the airport at a low altitude, during which the airplane struck a motor vehicle traveling on the highway near the approach end of runway 28. The impact and subsequent post-crash fire destroyed both the aircraft and the vehicle.

The accident resulted in 6 fatalities among the occupants of the motor vehicle and 2 serious injuries to the vehicle's occupants. The pilot of the aircraft sustained 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jan 2016 AIR TRACTOR AT401 accident near Londrina, Brazil?

An Air Tractor AT401B crashed into a motor vehicle and terrain following an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jan 2016 AIR TRACTOR AT401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jan 2016 involved a AIR TRACTOR AT401, operated by Viagro Vidotti Agro Aerea Ltda., at Londrina, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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