History of Flight
The Paradise P1, registration PU-EPF, took off from an unregistered aerodrome called Timbó in Boa Vista, Roraima, with a pilot (condutor) and two passengers on board. The intended destination was an unregistered airstrip near Lago do Robertinho, also in Boa Vista. During the approach to that strip, the aircraft collided with the ground. A post-impact fire consumed a large portion of the structure. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. One passenger suffered fatal injuries; the pilot and the other passenger sustained serious injuries.
Pilot Information
The pilot did not hold any type of license or qualification. His Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA) had been expired since October 2019. In a single interview opportunity, he stated that he had completed his pilot training and had about 200 flight hours, but this information could not be verified. The investigation determined that the pilot did not meet regulatory requirements and was unqualified for the flight.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft PU-EPF was registered in the Private Experimental (PET) category as an amateur-built aircraft. It was a two-seat side-by-side model, designed for one pilot and one passenger. However, three persons were on board, indicating an overload beyond the maximum occupancy limit, likely with an improvised seat. The validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness (CVA) could not be determined. Logbooks for the airframe, engine, and propeller were not provided to the investigation; the pilot reported that the logbook was inside the aircraft and was lost in the fire.
Analysis and Conclusions
The investigation concluded that the pilot was not qualified and lacked experience for the type of flight conducted. The flight violated regulations by carrying passengers in excess of the aircraft's maximum capacity. Operations not in compliance with aviation regulations can result in safety levels below the minimum acceptable standards established by the Brazilian State. The contributing factor identified was attitude. No safety recommendations were issued.
Meteorological Information
Weather conditions at the time were above the minimums required for the flight.