Incident involving ATR 72 in Guarulhos, Brazil

No fatalities • Guarulhos, Brazil

The NTSB is assisting Brazilian authorities in an investigation regarding an incident involving an ATR 72 aircraft.

On March 21, 2017, an incident occurred involving an Aerospatiale and Alenia ATR-72-212A, registration PP-PTQ, in Guarulhos, Brazil. The aircraft was operated by Passaredo Transportes Aereos S.A.

What happened

Brazil's investigative body, the Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA), notified the NTSB of the event. There were no injuries reported in relation to this incident.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Mar 2017 ATR ATR72 212A accident near Guarulhos, Brazil?

The NTSB is assisting Brazilian authorities in an investigation regarding an incident involving an ATR 72 aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 2017 ATR ATR72 212A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 2017 involved a ATR ATR72 212A, operated by Passaredo Transportes Aereos S.A., at Guarulhos, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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