Fatal Cessna 182P Crash in Pará Forest Linked to Maintenance Record Discrepancies

Casualties unknown • ITAITUBA, PA, BR

A Cessna 182P crashed into a forest in Itaituba, Brazil, killing the pilot and destroying the aircraft following significant maintenance documentation errors.

What happened

On September 10, 2021, a Cessna 182P, registration PT-JIH, crashed into a forested area near the Garimpo Carolina mining site in Itaituba, Pará. The flight was a cargo operation departing from an unregistered airstrip, intended for another unregistered location in the same region.

Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft entered a left bank and, within minutes, struck a tree in the forest. The impact was characterized by high speed and a pronounced pitch-down angle. The aircraft subsequently caught fire, which destroyed the airframe and resulted in the fatal injuries of the pilot.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the loss of control remains undetermined, but the investigation highlighted significant failures in maintenance record-keeping and managerial oversight that compromised the verified airworthiness of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-09-10 aircraft accident near ITAITUBA, PA, BR?

A Cessna 182P crashed into a forest in Itaituba, Brazil, killing the pilot and destroying the aircraft following significant maintenance documentation errors.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-09-10 involved a aircraft, registration PTJIH, at ITAITUBA, PA, BR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the loss of control remains undetermined, but the investigation highlighted significant failures in maintenance record-keeping and managerial oversight that compromised the verified airworthiness of the aircraft.

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