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Aircraft Crash Near Bom Jardim da Serra (2735)

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On August 2, 2011, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 2735) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Bom Jardim da Serra, Brazil in flight. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain near Bom Jardim da Serra, Santa Catarina, while en route to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport, killing all eight occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed from Canoas AFB in Porto Alegre at 1145LT, operating a flight to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport. The aircraft was carrying six officers and two pilots on behalf of the 5th Air Transport Squadron. During the flight, the crew encountered limited visibility due to poor weather conditions while cruising over the State of Santa Catarina. The aircraft subsequently impacted a mountain near Bom Jardim da Serra. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, and all eight occupants were killed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or the official cause of the accident.

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What happened in the 2 Aug 2011 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Bom Jardim da Serra, Brazil?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain near Bom Jardim da Serra, Santa Catarina, while en route to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport, killing all eight occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2011 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 2011 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 2735, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Bom Jardim da Serra, Brazil.

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