Investigation Terminated Following Destruction of Cessna 210K in Mato Grosso

Casualties unknown • DENISE, MT, BR

An investigation into the destruction of a Cessna 210K in Denise, Brazil, was halted after evidence suggested the aircraft was destroyed by fire following an unplanned landing.

What happened

On March 22, 2016, a Cessna 210K, registered as CP-2609, performed an unplanned landing in the vicinity of the Fátima community, near Denise, Mato Grosso. Following the landing, the aircraft was destroyed by fire. Local police from Nova Olímpia discovered the wreckage and noted the presence of matches and a container holding fuel residue near the site of the impact.

The investigation

The investigation, conducted by SERIPA VI, focused on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's destruction and the disappearance of the occupants. Investigators examined the wreckage and the items found at the scene, including the fuel container and incendiary materials. However, the investigation was officially terminated by CENIPA. Under Brazilian aeronautical regulations (NSCA 3-13), authorities may cease investigations if there are indications of criminal activity or if the occurrence resulted from a violation of aviation laws that would not yield new information for accident prevention.

Findings

  • The aircraft completed a landing in an unplanned location.
  • The Cessna 210K was destroyed by fire.
  • Evidence of incendiary materials, specifically a box of matches and a container with fuel residue, was found near the wreckage.
  • The crew and any potential passengers could not be located at the scene.

Probable cause

The investigation was terminated due to evidence suggesting the aircraft's destruction may have involved unlawful acts, specifically the presence of fuel residue and matches near the wreckage, which prevented further safety-oriented analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-03-22 aircraft accident near DENISE, MT, BR?

An investigation into the destruction of a Cessna 210K in Denise, Brazil, was halted after evidence suggested the aircraft was destroyed by fire following an unplanned landing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-03-22 involved a aircraft, registration CP2609, at DENISE, MT, BR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation was terminated due to evidence suggesting the aircraft's destruction may have involved unlawful acts, specifically the presence of fuel residue and matches near the wreckage, which prevented further safety-oriented analysis.

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