2 fatalities

2024-03-06: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (PR-AAB) — Polícia Federal do Brasil — Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil

Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On March 6, 2024, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration PR-AAB) operated by Polícia Federal do Brasil was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781188966Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered PR-AAB
Aircraft registered PR-AAB. Photo: Irberguilherme / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Shortly after takeoff from runway 31, a single-engine airplane entered a steep climb, turned right, lost altitude, and crashed south of runway 13 threshold, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed, the passenger was injured.

Accident Sequence

On an unspecified date, a single-engine airplane departed from runway 31 at Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft executed a steep climb, then initiated a right turn. During the turn, it began to lose altitude. The airplane continued in a right turn descent configuration, apparently intending to reach runway 13. Subsequently, it rolled to the left, impacted the ground, and crashed in a grassy area located south of the threshold of runway 13. The wreckage burst into flames.

Injuries and Damage

The passenger, identified as Walter Luís Martins, a technician external to the Police Department, sustained injuries. Both pilots, Guilherme de Almeida Irber and José Moraes Neto, were killed. The airplane was totally destroyed by a post-impact fire.

Aircraft and Crew Information

The crew consisted of pilot Guilherme de Almeida Irber and copilot José Moraes Neto. The passenger was Walter Luís Martins. The airplane was a single-engine type. No further details about the aircraft model, registration, or operator were provided in the source.