Private Brazilian

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain

Crashed in unknown circumstances in bushes near Cobán, Guatemala, while engaged in an illegal flight. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and no one was found on the scene. The registration seems to be false.

Beechcraft 90 King Air

The pilot, sole on board, was completing a flight from Jundiaí to São Paulo. While approaching Campo de Marte Airport in limited visibility, the twin engine airplane crashed in a wooded area located in the Cantareira Mountain range, about 10-12 km north of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot was killed.

Comp Air CA-9

Shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte Airport runway 30, the single engine airplane entered a right turn without gaining altitude. Less than one minute after liftoff, the aircraft impacted a building located in the Frei Machado Street, some 370 metres from runway 12 threshold. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all seven occupants were killed. One people on the ground was slightly injured. Owned by the Brazilian businessman Roger Agnelli, the aircraft was on its way to Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro. Among the victims was Roger Agnelli, his wife Andrea, his both children John and Anna Carolina, the pilot and two other friends. They were enroute to Rio to take part to the wedding of the nephew of Mr. Agnelli.

Socata TBM-900

The single engine aircraft departed Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz Airport at 0515LT on a private flight to Ji-Paraná, carrying one passenger and one pilot. While climbing by night at an altitude of 3,600 feet, the pilot initiated a right turn. Then the aircraft completed a 360 turn and crashed in the sea off Campeche Island. Few debris were found the following morning floating on water and the main wreckage was found two weeks later. Both occupants were killed.

Comp Air CA-8

Shortly after take off from Sorocaba Airport, while climbing, the pilot encountered technical problems and elected to return. While trying to land in a wasteland, the single engine aircraft crashed in a street and was destroyed by impact forces and a post impact fire. Both occupants were killed as a house was also destroyed.

Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)

Shortly after a night takeoff from Jacarepaguá Airport, the single engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the sea. Few debris were found several days later. The pilot's body was found on September 4 on a beach in Barra de Tijuca. The wreckage and the copilot's body were never found. It was reported that the crew did not activate the transponder after takeoff and did not contact ATC for unknown reasons.

Piper PA-31 Cheyenne

The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight, carrying two pilots and a load consisting of 600 kilos of cocaine. After being tracked by the Honduran Police, the crew apparently attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed. While the copilot was injured, the captain was killed.

Beechcraft 90 King Air

The pilot, sole aboard, was completing a local flight from Jundiaí-Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro Airport. Shortly after takeoff from runway 36, the pilot reported to ATC that the engine lost power and that he was not able to maintain a safe altitude. He was cleared for an immediate return and completed a circuit. On final approach to runway 18, he lost control of the airplane that crashed 180 metres short of runway and came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá

The twin engine aircraft departed Foz do Iguaçu on an illegal flight, carrying two people and a load of cigarettes. En route, in unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed near Pindoyu, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

En route from Uaicas to Pião, the pilot encountered problems with the right engine and decided to divert to Sítio da Velha Airport where he landed without further problems. On ground, one of the passenger who was a mechanic proceeded to a control of the right engine but did not find any anomalies. It was decided to take off but one of the passenger decided not to board. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the aircraft banked right and crashed few hundred meters from the runway end, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed.

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

The twin engine airplane departed Atibaia, state of São Paulo, on a flight to Trinidad and Tobago with three people on board. En route, it crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of the Guiana Shield, southeast Venezuela. The wreckage and all three on board were not found.

Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá

The twin engine airplane was completing a flight from São Paulo to Brasilia with an en route stop at Brotas, carrying two engineers and one pilot. While approaching Brotas, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and lost control of the airplane that crashed on a hill. A passenger was injured while both other occupants were killed.

Beechcraft E18

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Bridgetown-Grantley Adams Airport. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located somewhere in the State of Pará while completing a flight from Miritituba to Garimpo Patrocinio. No trace of the aircraft nor the six occupants was ever found.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

The crew was conducting an illegal flight to Buenos Aires. He apparently elected to land on a wasteland located in La Fortuna, in the suburb of Buenos Aires, when the airplane crash landed by night. The crew fate remains unknown while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was owned by Nilton Lopes Olearo.

Rockwell Aero Commander 500

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Petrópolis, killing both occupants.

Rockwell Aero Commander 500

On final approach to Araraquara Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low, struck power cables and crashed short of runway threshold. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Belém, killing both pilots. The airplane was owned by C. E. Campos.

Lockheed 12 Electra Junior

Shortly after takeoff from Parnaíba Airport, an engine failed. The aircraft crashed near the airport and was destroyed. Both occupants were injured.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

The airplane was on its way from São Paulo-Congonhas to Picinguaba, carrying one pilot and nine passengers, among them Adhemar de Barros, politician and chairman of Aerovias (owner of the airplane). While landing in rough seas, the seaplane hit waves and a float was sheared off. The aircraft nosed down and plunged into the water. All ten occupants were rescued while the aircraft was written off.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Owned by O. Steiner, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into a lake near Tupaciguara. The occupant fate remains unknown.