Accident Overview
On January 20, 2016, at approximately 1910 UTC, an Air Tractor AT401B, Brazilian registration PT-WFX, was destroyed in a collision with a motor vehicle and terrain in Londrina Municipality, State of Parana, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilot sustained serious injuries. Six occupants of the motor vehicle were fatally injured, while two occupants received serious injuries.
Flight Details
The flight departed Londrina Airport (SSOK), Londrina Municipality, Brazil, and was destined for Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to investigators, the airplane was on a ferry flight.
Sequence of Events
Immediately after departing runway 10, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The airplane then turned sharply back towards the airport at low altitude and struck a vehicle travelling on the highway at the approach end of runway 28. Both the airplane and the vehicle were destroyed by impact and post-crash fire.
Investigation
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information may be obtained from CENIPA at the provided contact details.