1 fatality

NTSB Assists Brazil in 2019 Cessna 188 Accident Investigation

Rio Pardo, State of Rio Grande do sul, Brazil, Brazil

On March 11, 2019, a CESSNA 188 A operated by Brazil, NITZ AVICAO-EPP was involved in an aviation accident near Rio Pardo, State of Rio Grande do sul, Brazil, Brazil. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

The Brazilian government notified the NTSB of a March 11, 2019, Cessna 188 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Brazil releasing all investigative information.

Notification and Aircraft Type<br><br>The government of Brazil informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a Cessna 188 airplane. The incident occurred on March 11, 2019.<br><br>## International Cooperation<br><br>In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Brazilian government with its investigation. This role supports international aviation safety efforts by providing technical and procedural assistance during foreign-led investigations.<br><br>## Information Release<br><br>All investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Brazil. The NTSB's involvement is limited to assisting the lead investigating authority, which retains responsibility for the final findings and public disclosures.