São Paulo – Diamantina
Flight / Schedule
São Paulo – Diamantina
Aircraft
Learjet 31Registration
PP-BBV
MSN
31-113
Year of Manufacture
1995
Operator
Brasil Vida Táxi AéreoDate
January 2, 2021 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ambulance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Diamantina-Juscelino Kubitschek Minas Gerais
Region
South America • Brazil
Narrative Report
On January 2, 2021 at 12:00 AM, São Paulo – Diamantina experienced a crash involving Learjet 31, operated by Brasil Vida Táxi Aéreo, with the event recorded near Diamantina-Juscelino Kubitschek Minas Gerais.
The flight was categorized as ambulance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The aircraft departed São Paulo-Congonhas Airport on an ambulance flight to Diamantina, carrying two doctors and two pilots. After landing on runway 03, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, went down a ravine and came to rest. All four occupants evacuated with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration PP-BBV, MSN 31-113, year of manufacture 1995.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The aircraft departed São Paulo-Congonhas Airport on an ambulance flight to Diamantina, carrying two doctors and two pilots. After landing on runway 03, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, went down a ravine and came to rest. All four occupants evacuated with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
São Paulo – Diamantina
Operator
Brasil Vida Táxi AéreoFlight Type
Ambulance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Brazil
Aircraft Details
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