Cessna 182P Destroyed by Post-Landing Fire in Minas Gerais

Casualties unknown • IBIÁ, MG, BR

A private Cessna 182P was destroyed by fire following an emergency landing at a farm in Ibiá, Brazil, after the pilot operated without a flight plan or air traffic control contact.

What happened

On December 12, 2012, a Cessna 182P, registration PT-IMJ, was conducting a private flight from Matupá, Mato Grosso, to Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. During the flight, the pilot performed an emergency landing at Fazenda Pinheiro, located in Ibiá, Minas Gerais. Following the aircraft's arrival and parking, a fire ignited within the cabin. The intensity of the flames resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Both occupants on board survived the incident without injuries.

The investigation

The investigation examined the circumstances surrounding the flight and the subsequent fire. Investigators reviewed photographic evidence provided by the farm owner, which indicated that the fire began only after the aircraft had come to a complete stop and was parked. The investigation also reviewed the pilot's credentials and operational procedures, noting that the flight was conducted under visual flight rules without a filed flight plan or communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) agencies.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by a post-landing cabin fire, while the pilot was operating the flight without a flight plan, ATC contact, or valid medical and technical certifications.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-12-10 aircraft accident near IBIÁ, MG, BR?

A private Cessna 182P was destroyed by fire following an emergency landing at a farm in Ibiá, Brazil, after the pilot operated without a flight plan or air traffic control contact.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-12-10 involved a aircraft, registration PTIMJ, at IBIÁ, MG, BR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by a post-landing cabin fire, while the pilot was operating the flight without a flight plan, ATC contact, or valid medical and technical certifications.

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