On March 11, 2026, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration PS-HEV) operated by Abelha Táxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Japuranã, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control during the landing phase at Japuranã Airfield. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft involved in an ambulance mission from Cuiabá overturned during its landing at Japuranã Airfield.
What happened
During an ambulance flight originating from Cuiabá, a twin engine airplane was attempting to land at Japuranã Airfield. As the aircraft approached the runway, it became uncontrollable. The sequence of events resulted in the plane coming to rest in an inverted position on the airfield.
All four people on board were successfully extracted from the wreckage. Among the occupants, there was one injury reported, while the remaining three individuals were rescued without physical harm.
Findings
The aircraft was operating in a medical transport capacity during the incident.
The loss of control occurred during the landing phase of the flight.
Probable cause
The aircraft went out of control during the landing phase at Japuranã Airfield.