Cessna 210 accident near Cuiaba, Br, November 12, 2011
On November 12, 2011 at about 8:00 pm local time, a Cessna 210, registered PTVMG, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Cuiaba (Pocone/Cuiaba Aerodrome airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 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
- November 12, 2011 · about 8:00 pm local time
- Place
- Cuiaba, Brazil · Pocone/Cuiaba Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210 N · all 210s on the register
- Registration
- PTVMG · no longer on the register · serial 21064842
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 12, 2011, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-VMG, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff in Cuiaba Municipality, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilot and 3 passengers received fatal injuries. The flight departed Pocone/Cuiaba Airport (SWPK), Cuiaba, Brazil; destined for Fazenda Gaivota Airport (SIAI), Pocone, Brazil. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes 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
- Loss of control in flight during initial climb defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
Crew member
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SWPK Cuiaba
- Destination: SAIA Fazenda
- 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 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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