4 fatalities

2026-04-03: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (PS-RBK) — Jetspeed Holding — Capão da Canoa, Brazil

Capão da Canoa, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On April 3, 2026, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration PS-RBK) operated by Jetspeed Holding was involved in an aviation accident near Capão da Canoa, Brazil during takeoff. 4 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781188164Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed into a restaurant shortly after takeoff from Capão de Canoa Airfield, killing all four occupants. The aircraft was en route to Campo de Marte, São Paulo, with two passengers.

Accident

On the day of the accident, a single-engine airplane departed Itápolis in the morning and made stops in Forquilhinha and Santa Catarina. It then landed at Capão de Canoa Airfield to pick up two passengers who were to be flown to Campo de Marte, São Paulo. After takeoff from runway 08, the aircraft encountered difficulties gaining height, descended, and crashed onto a restaurant, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.

Aircraft and Crew

The aircraft was operated by a crew of two: pilot Nelio Maria Batista Pessanha and copilot Renan Eduardo Saes. The passengers were Déborah Belanda Ortolani and Luis Antonio Ortolani. The source does not specify the aircraft registration, type, or engine details beyond describing it as a single-engine airplane.

Aftermath

The airplane was destroyed in the crash and subsequent fire. The extent of damage to the restaurant is not specified in the source. No information is provided regarding weather conditions, time of day, or air traffic control involvement.