Incident Overview
On September 21, 2016, at approximately 1415 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-602, registered as N1001R, experienced a total loss of engine power while descending near São José do Rio Preto, Brazil. The pilot executed a forced landing to a sugar plantation, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot was not injured.
Flight Details
The flight had departed from São José dos Campos, Brazil, and was destined for Mirassol, Brazil. The operation was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from their offices in Brasília, DF, Brazil.