Single-engine aircraft crash near Campo Verde-Luiz Eduardo Magalhães Airport

1 fatality • Campo Verde, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

A fatal aviation accident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Campo Verde-Luiz Eduardo Magalhães Airport.

What happened

During the takeoff sequence from Campo Verde-Luiz Eduardo Magalhães Airport, the aircraft began a climb before experiencing a significant increase in pitch angle. In an attempt to recover, the pilot executed a sharp left-hand turn, but the aircraft subsequently became uncontrollable. The plane entered a dive and struck an open field located approximately 900 meters from the runway departure point. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire. There was one fatality involving the pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft.

Findings

Following the loss of control, the aircraft's trajectory led to a high-speed impact with the terrain. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of control occurred during the transition from takeoff to the climbing phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable high pitch angle and subsequent dive during the climb phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-04-13 Comp Air CA-8 accident near Campo Verde, Brazil?

A fatal aviation accident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Campo Verde-Luiz Eduardo Magalhães Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-04-13 Comp Air CA-8 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-04-13 involved a Comp Air CA-8, registration PP-XLD, operated by Sitrex Group, at Campo Verde, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable high pitch angle and subsequent dive during the climb phase.

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