1 fatality

Aircraft accident near Botucatu-Fazenda Jau Airport (PT-CXN)

Botucatu-Fazenda Jau, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On January 23, 1971, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration PT-CXN) operated by Líder Taxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Botucatu-Fazenda Jau, Brazil during landing or approach. One person was 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its approach to Botucatu-Fazenda Jau Airport, resulting in one fatality and six injuries.

What happened

During an approach to the Botucatu-Fazenda Jau Airport, a twin engine aircraft went down under undetermined conditions. The impact of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

As a result of the accident, there was one fatality among the passengers on board. Additionally, the crash left six injured individuals requiring medical attention. The specific sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains under investigation as the exact nature of the crash circumstances has not yet been determined.

Findings

The precise cause of the impact remains unknown at this time, as investigators have not yet released a definitive conclusion regarding the flight's descent or the mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the collision.