Beech 58 accident near Anapolis, Br, November 28, 2008
On November 28, 2008 at about 10:35 pm local time, a Beech 58, registered N400SA, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Anapolis (Anapolis, Brazil airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed and 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 28, 2008 · about 10:35 pm local time
- Place
- Anapolis, Brazil · Anapolis, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed and 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 58 · all 58s on the register
- Registration
- N400SA · no longer on the register · serial TH-1454
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 28, 2008, at 1835 Atlantic standard time, a Beech 58, N400SA, was destroyed during a local personal flight when it impacted the ground after a low pass at Anapolis JK Airport (SWNS), Anapolis, Goias, Brazil. The pilot and 3 of the 5 passengers were killed, 2 were seriously injured. According to the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the airplane made a low pass over the airport and was observed to enter an "aileron roll." The airplane then collided with the ground and exploded. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Research and Investigative Division Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Federative Republic of Brazil SHIS–QI 05–VI COMAR Brasilia-DF Brazil This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Federative Republic of Brazil.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering (low-alt flying)
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Continental (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Continental (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SWNS Anapolis
- Destination: SWNS Anapolis
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 080° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,500 ft
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
- Observation at 9:00 pm from SBAN
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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