Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro
Flight / Schedule
Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro
Aircraft
Comp Air CA-9Registration
PR-ZRA
MSN
0420109T01
Year of Manufacture
2012
Operator
Private BrazilianDate
March 19, 2016 at 03:23 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Crash Location
Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo) São Paulo
Region
South America • Brazil
Narrative Report
On March 19, 2016 at 03:23 PM, Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro experienced a crash involving Comp Air CA-9, operated by Private Brazilian, with the event recorded near Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo) São Paulo.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a city crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 7 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: 6, passenger fatalities: 6, other fatalities: 0.
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.
Aircraft reference details include registration PR-ZRA, MSN 0420109T01, year of manufacture 2012.
Fatalities
Total
7
Crew
1
Passengers
6
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro
Operator
Private BrazilianFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
South America • Brazil
Aircraft Details
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