Sorocaba - Jundiaí
Flight / Schedule
Sorocaba - Jundiaí
Aircraft
Comp Air CA-8Registration
PP-XLR
MSN
0204CA8
Year of Manufacture
2006
Operator
Private BrazilianDate
May 29, 2013 at 03:40 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Crash Location
Sorocaba São Paulo
Region
South America • Brazil
Coordinates
-23.2510°, -47.2687°
Narrative Report
On May 29, 2013 at 03:40 PM, Sorocaba - Jundiaí experienced a crash involving Comp Air CA-8, operated by Private Brazilian, with the event recorded near Sorocaba São Paulo.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a city crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
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.
Aircraft reference details include registration PP-XLR, MSN 0204CA8, year of manufacture 2006.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -23.2510°, -47.2687°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Sorocaba - Jundiaí
Operator
Private BrazilianFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
South America • Brazil
Aircraft Details
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