Cirrus SR20 accident near Minas Gerias, Br, November 26, 2011
On November 26, 2011 at about 1:00 pm local time, a Cirrus SR20, registered PRLJL, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Minas Gerias. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
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 26, 2011 · about 1:00 pm local time
- Place
- Minas Gerias, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 NO SERIES · all SR20s on the register
- Registration
- PRLJL · no longer on the register · serial 1955
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 26, 2011, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus SR20, Brazilian registration PR-LJL, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Carmo do Cajuri Municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane departed from Pampulha Airport (SBBH), Belo Horizonte, and was en route to Piumhi (SNUH) airport. Both airports were also located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigative Division SHIS–QI 05–VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 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 enroute (cruise) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,050 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Tcm IO-360ES (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SBBH Belo Horizonte
- Destination: SNUH Piumhi
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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