Cessna 208 accident near Manaus, Br, February 28, 2012
On February 28, 2012 at about 10:20 am local time, a Cessna 208, registered PTPTB, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Manaus (Aeroporto Flores airport). It was a positioning flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. 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
- February 28, 2012 · about 10:20 am local time
- Place
- Manaus, Brazil · Aeroporto Flores · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 B · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- PTPTB · no longer on the register · serial 208B0766
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Positioning flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 28, 2012, about 1020 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-PTB, operated by Cleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged when it impacted a lamppost and terrain, during the initial climb after takeoff from Aeroporto Flores (SWFN), Manaus, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was destined for the Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division 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.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during initial climb defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt And Whitney Canada PT6A-114A (turboprop); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SWFN Manaus at 10:20 am
- Destination: SBEG Eduardo Gomes
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 11, 4,879 ft by 62 ft
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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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