Raytheon B-350 accident near Porto Segura, Br, May 23, 2009
On May 23, 2009, a Raytheon B-350, registered PRMOZ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Porto Segura. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 14 people were killed.
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
- May 23, 2009
- Place
- Porto Segura, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 14 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Raytheon B-350
- Registration
- PRMOZ · no longer on the register · serial FL-0237
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 23, 2009, at 0030 universal time coordinated, a Raytheon B-350, Brazil registration PR-MOZ, operated by Metered Holdings LTDA, impacted the ground 200 meters from the threshold to runway 15 at the Terra Vista/Porto Seguro (SBTV), Porto Segura, Brazil. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot and the 13 passengers were killed. The flight departed Congonhas-São Paulo International Airport (SBSP), São Paulo, Brazil. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Research and Investigation Division SHIS – QI 05 VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil Telephone (55-61) 3364 8800 Fax (55-61) 3365-1004 This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government 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
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during approach (IFR final approach)
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
- Operator: Metered Holdings Ltda
The flight
- Departed from: SBSP Sao Paulo
- Destination: Porto Segura
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 13 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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