7 fatalities

19 Mar 2016: COMP AIR CA9 — Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil

On 19 Mar 2016, a COMP AIR CA9 was involved in an aviation accident near Sao Paulo, Brazil. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 19, 2016, an experimental Comp Air CA9 (PR-ZRA) crashed into a building after takeoff from São Paulo, Brazil, killing the pilot and six passengers. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Accident Overview

On March 19, 2016, at approximately 1853 coordinated universal time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA9, Brazilian registration PR-ZRA, was destroyed by impact and fire following a collision with a building shortly after takeoff in São Paulo, Brazil. A post-crash fire ensued.

Injuries and Damage

The Brazilian certificated pilot and six passengers sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

Flight Details

The flight departed from São Paulo, Brazil (SBMT) and was destined for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (SBRJ).

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information may be obtained from:

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

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.