2 fatalities

Fatal Aircraft Crash Near Sorriso (PP-DUN)

Sorriso-Aero Agro, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On June 7, 2024, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration PP-DUN) operated by Ronaldo Padilha dos Santos was involved in an aviation accident near Sorriso-Aero Agro, Brazil during takeoff. 2 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area southeast of Sorriso after an uncontrolled descent following takeoff from Sorriso-Aero Agro Airfield, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft departed from Sorriso-Aero Agro Airfield when the pilot encountered an unexpected situation. The pilot subsequently elected to return to the airport. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent in a right turn and crashed in a dense wooded area located southeast of the city of Sorriso. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact and was totally destroyed. Both occupants were killed in the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or cause is provided in the source material. The investigation details are limited to the sequence of events and the resulting fatalities.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jun 2024 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Sorriso-Aero Agro, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area southeast of Sorriso after an uncontrolled descent following takeoff from Sorriso-Aero Agro Airfield, killing both occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jun 2024 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 7 Jun 2024 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.