10 fatalities

2024-12-22: Piper PA-42 Cheyenne (PR-NDN) — Luiz Claudio Salgueiro Galeazzi — Gramado, Brazil

Gramado, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On December 22, 2024, a Piper PA-42 Cheyenne (registration PR-NDN) operated by Luiz Claudio Salgueiro Galeazzi was involved in an aviation accident near Gramado, Brazil during takeoff. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Reduced visibility due to fog and rain likely contributed to the aircraft striking a structure during the initial climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered PR-NDN
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A twin-engine airplane crashed into a building in Gramado, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of all on board and multiple injuries on the ground.

What happened

On a private flight departing from Canela Airport runway 24, a twin engine airplane began its ascent at 0912LT. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and nine passengers. Shortly after takeoff, approximately one minute into the flight, the aircraft struck the chimney of a private residence. Following this impact, the plane lost altitude and descended into an inn situated in the central area of Gramado, roughly 3 km west of the departure airport.

The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused damage to several nearby structures. The accident resulted in 10 fatalities among the occupants of the plane. Additionally, the crash caused injuries to 17 people on the ground, with two of those individuals suffering serious injuries.

Findings

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as marginal. The area was experiencing limited visibility caused by the presence of fog and rainfall.

Probable cause

Reduced visibility due to fog and rain likely contributed to the aircraft striking a structure during the initial climb.