Accident Overview
On November 24, 2016, at approximately 2040 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C aircraft, bearing Brazilian registration PT-NCJ, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to an unregistered landing strip located in a quarry near Novo Progresso, State of Para, Brazil.
Injuries and Fatalities
The foreign certificated pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. Three other passengers received serious injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from another unregistered landing strip in a mining area near Itaituba, State of Para, Brazil.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Further information regarding the accident may be obtained from CENIPA at the provided contact address.