Embraer EMB-710C crash near Novo Progresso, Brazil

4 fatalities • Novo Progresso, Brazil

An Embraer EMB-710C aircraft crashed into terrain while attempting to land at an unregistered airstrip in Brazil.

What happened

On November 24, 2016, at approximately 2040 UTC, an Embraer EMB-710C, registered as PT-NCJ, struck terrain during an approach to an unregistered landing strip. The accident occurred in a quarry located near Novo Progresso, in the State of Para, Brazil.

The aircraft had departed from another unregistered landing strip situated in a mining area near Itaituba, State of Para, Brazil. The impact resulted in 4 fatalities and 3 serious injuries. The occupants included the pilot and four passengers.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Nov 2016 EMBRAER EMB710 C accident near Novo Progresso, Brazil?

An Embraer EMB-710C aircraft crashed into terrain while attempting to land at an unregistered airstrip in Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Nov 2016 EMBRAER EMB710 C accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Nov 2016 involved a EMBRAER EMB710 C, operated by ADAO PAVONI RODRIGUES, at Novo Progresso, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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