Cessna U206F ditching in Rio Branco river

1 fatality • Caracarai, Brazil

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a river near Caracaraí, Brazil, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On September 15, 2017, at approximately 1300 UTC, a Cessna U206F, registered as PT-JPW, was involved in an accident near Caracaraí, Brazil. The aircraft ditched in the Rio Branco river, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sep 2017 CESSNA AIRCRAFT U206F F accident near Caracarai, Brazil?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a river near Caracaraí, Brazil, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sep 2017 CESSNA AIRCRAFT U206F F accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sep 2017 involved a CESSNA AIRCRAFT U206F F, operated by BRABO TAXI AEREO LTDA, at Caracarai, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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