Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) → Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS)
Flight / Schedule
Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) → Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS)
Aircraft
Cessna C-98A Grand Caravan EX (208B)Registration
FAB2728
MSN
208B1251
Year of Manufacture
2007
Operator
Força Aérea Brasileira - FABDate
June 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) -
Region
South America • Brazil
Coordinates
-16.4377°, -39.0796°
Narrative Report
On June 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) → Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) experienced a crash involving Cessna C-98A Grand Caravan EX (208B), operated by Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB, with the event recorded near Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) -.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
The aircraft suffered a runway excursion, resulting in severe damage.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAB2728, MSN 208B1251, year of manufacture 2007.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.4377°, -39.0796°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The aircraft suffered a runway excursion, resulting in severe damage.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
6
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS) → Porto Seguro Airport, BA (BPS/SBPS)
Operator
Força Aérea Brasileira - FABFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
South America • Brazil
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Cessna C-98A Grand Caravan EX (208B)Registration
FAB2728
MSN
208B1251
Year of Manufacture
2007
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