Accident Details
On July 2, 2016, at approximately 1625 coordinated universal time (1325 local time), a Cessna 182E, Brazilian registration PT-DJH, operated by Aerotur Taxi Aereo LTDA, was destroyed after impacting the ground shortly after takeoff from Julio Cesar Airport (SBJC) in Belem, Brazil. The flight was a parachutist launching operation.
Sequence of Events
Air traffic control observed the airplane level at 8,500 feet. Subsequently, witnesses reported seeing the aircraft descending with its wings collapsed. The airplane then struck the ground.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil's Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). Further information can be obtained from the Investigation Division in Brasilia, Brazil.
Probable Cause
The investigation has not yet released a probable cause statement.