On October 29, 2023, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration PT-MEE) operated by A.R.T Táxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro, Brazil during takeoff. 12 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane carrying 12 people crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff from Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro Airport, killing all occupants. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and post-crash fire.
Accident Overview
The accident occurred during a flight from Rio Branco to Envira. Shortly after departing Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro Airport, the single-engine airplane lost control and crashed in a dense wooded area, bursting into flames upon impact. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the force of the collision and the subsequent fire.
Aircraft and Occupants
The airplane was carrying two pilots and ten passengers, including three women and two children. All twelve occupants were killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.
Aftermath
No further details have been released regarding the investigation or the identities of the victims. The crash site was located in the wooded area.
What happened in the 29 Oct 2023 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro, Brazil?
A single-engine airplane carrying 12 people crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff from Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro Airport, killing all occupants. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and post-crash fire.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Oct 2023 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Oct 2023 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration PT-MEE, operated by A.R.T Táxi Aéreo, at Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro, Brazil.
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