Fatal aircraft accident near Sorriso, Brazil

2 fatalities • Sorriso-Aero Agro, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area southeast of Sorriso, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

What happened

Following departure from the Sorriso-Aero Agro Airfield, the pilot encountered an unforeseen complication during the initial climb. In response to this situation, the pilot attempted to perform a return to the departure airfield.

During this maneuver, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while executing a right-hand turn. The plane subsequently impacted a heavily forested region situated to the southeast of Sorriso. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the event. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during a turn.
  • The crash occurred in a dense wooded area following an attempted return to the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during a right turn while the pilot was attempting to return to the airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-06-07 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Sorriso-Aero Agro, Brazil?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area southeast of Sorriso, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-06-07 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-06-07 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration PP-DUN, operated by Ronaldo Padilha dos Santos, at Sorriso-Aero Agro, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during a right turn while the pilot was attempting to return to the airfield.

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