History of the Flight
On 27 February 2022, at approximately 13:00 UTC, the aircraft with registration PP-XDB took off from SDBB Aerodrome in Bebedouro, São Paulo, bound for SBIT Aerodrome in Itumbiara, Goiás. The flight was private, with one pilot and one passenger on board. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power and subsequently crashed into the ground.
Injuries to Persons
The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. There were no other persons involved.
Damage to the Aircraft
The aircraft was destroyed. The engine separated from the structure, the propeller broke, and many other components were damaged. The cockpit was destroyed, all landing gear struts broke, wings and control surfaces were severely twisted and bent, the fuselage suffered substantial damage, and the tail cone was severed, showing the least apparent damage.
Personnel Information
The pilot held a Private Pilot License (PPR) and had a total flight experience of 431 hours, with 17 hours and 25 minutes on the accident aircraft type. In the 30 days prior to the accident, the pilot logged 8 hours and 10 minutes total, and 7 hours and 23 minutes on type. No other crew was on board.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft registration was PP-XDB. The manufacturer and model were not specified in the report. The aircraft was operated privately.
Meteorological and Other Information
No specific meteorological conditions or ATC involvement were reported. The accident occurred in a rural area. The United Kingdom, as the State of design, appointed an Accredited Representative from the AAIB to participate in the investigation.
Findings and Contributing Factors
The investigation classified the accident as two occurrences: powerplant failure or malfunction (SCF-PP) and loss of control in flight (LOC-I). The final report listed contributing factors but did not state a probable cause.