Single-engine aircraft crash near Itapeva

7 fatalities • Itapeva, Brazil • Flight

A single-engine plane crashed in a prairie near Itapeva after encountering severe weather conditions during its flight from Campinas.

What happened

A flight departing from Campinas-Campo de Amarais-Prefeito Francisco Amaral Airport, destined for Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport, ended in a fatal accident. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot steered the aircraft toward the east, where the plane encountered adverse weather conditions. During this period, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and experienced an in-flight breakup that resulted in the loss of a wing.

The wreckage was located in a prairie area situated less than 3 km south of Itapeva. The impact caused the total destruction of the single-engine airplane. There were seven fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an in-flight structural failure and loss of a wing after encountering severe weather during the initial climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-01-28 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Itapeva, Brazil?

A single-engine plane crashed in a prairie near Itapeva after encountering severe weather conditions during its flight from Campinas.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-01-28 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-01-28 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration PS-MTG, operated by It's Soluções, at Itapeva, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an in-flight structural failure and loss of a wing after encountering severe weather during the initial climb.

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