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Fatal aircraft crash near Pindoyu during unauthorized flight (PT-EHM)

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On December 22, 2004, an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá (registration PT-EHM) operated by Private Brazil was involved in an aviation accident near Pindoyu, Paraguay in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances of the descent are unknown. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire near Pindoyu while performing an unauthorized flight, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

An unauthorized flight involving a twin engine aircraft departed from Foz do Iguaçu carrying a cargo of cigarettes and two occupants. During the course of the journey, the aircraft went down in the vicinity of Pindoyu. Upon impact, the wreckage ignited, resulting in a significant fire.

All two individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. The specific circumstances leading to the descent of the aircraft remain unconfirmed.

Findings

  • The flight was conducted without proper legal authorization.
  • The aircraft was transporting illicit cargo at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances of the descent are unknown.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Dec 2004 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Pindoyu, Paraguay?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire near Pindoyu while performing an unauthorized flight, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Dec 2004 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Dec 2004 involved an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-EHM, operated by Private Brazil, at Pindoyu, Paraguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances of the descent are unknown.

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