Air Tractor AT-502B crash near Sorriso, Brazil

2 fatalities • Sorriso, Brazil

A privately owned Air Tractor aircraft crashed into terrain during a local flight in Mato Grosso, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On September 1, 2016, at approximately 1905 UTC, an Air Tractor AT-502B, registered as PR-SLV, crashed near the Sorriso Municipality in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The aircraft was being operated by Argino Bedin for a local flight, for which no flight plan had been filed.

During the flight, the aircraft experienced an in-flight loss of control and struck the terrain. The impact and a subsequent post-crash fire destroyed the airplane. The flight involved two occupants, and both the pilot and the passenger sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sep 2016 AIR TRACTOR AT502 B accident near Sorriso, Brazil?

A privately owned Air Tractor aircraft crashed into terrain during a local flight in Mato Grosso, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sep 2016 AIR TRACTOR AT502 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sep 2016 involved a AIR TRACTOR AT502 B, operated by Argino Bedin, at Sorriso, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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