1 fatality

2025-01-09: Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (PR-GFS) — Nelvo Fries — Ubatuba, Brazil

Ubatuba, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On January 9, 2025, a Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (registration PR-GFS) operated by Nelvo Fries was involved in an aviation accident near Ubatuba, Brazil during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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After landing on runway 09 at Ubatuba Airport, the aircraft overran the wet runway, crossed a road, struck obstacles, caught fire, and came to rest inverted on the beach, killing the pilot and injuring four passengers and three others.

Accident Overview

The accident occurred after the aircraft landed on runway 09 at Ubatuba Airport. The pilot initiated braking following touchdown but was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop within the remaining runway distance. The aircraft overran the runway, crossed a road, and struck several obstacles before catching fire. It then came to rest upside down on the beach, engulfed in flames.

Fatalities and Injuries

The pilot was killed in the accident. All four passengers—two adults and two children—sustained injuries. Additionally, at least three other individuals on the road were injured.

Runway Information

Runway 09 at Ubatuba Airport has a total length of 940 metres with a displaced threshold of 380 metres. This configuration provides a landing distance available (LDA) of only 560 metres, which was noted as insufficient for the aircraft to stop. Furthermore, the runway surface was wet due to rain, a condition that was reported as a contributing factor.

Crew and Passengers

The pilot was identified as Paulo Seghetto. The passengers on board were Nelvo Fries, Mireylle Fries, and two additional individuals.