On March 21, 2017, an ATR ATR72 212A operated by Passaredo Transportes Aereos S.A. was involved in an aviation accident near Guarulhos, Brazil. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
CENIPA investigates an incident involving an ATR-72-212A on March 21, 2017. NTSB assists as State of Manufacture of a component under ICAO Annex 13.
Incident Overview
On March 21, 2017, an incident occurred involving an Aerospatiale and Alenia ATR-72-212A aircraft. The investigation is being led by the Brazilian aviation safety authority, the Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified and has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation. This assistance is provided under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacture of a component on the airplane.
Investigation
All investigative information will be released by the CENIPA. The NTSB's role is to support the investigation in coordination with the Brazilian authority. Further details regarding the nature of the incident, location, or any other specifics have not been disclosed by the investigating bodies at this time.
Related events
Same aircraft family
10 Jan 2025 — ATR ATR72 212A
12 Dec 2024 — ATR ATR72 202
10 Aug 2024 — ATR ATR72 (Alliance Air)
9 Aug 2023 — ATR ATR72 212A (Naysa)
29 Jul 2023 — ATR ATR72 212A (Africa Airlines)
12 Feb 2023 — ATR ATR72 212A (Regourd Aviation (Amelia))
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