Beech C90 accident near Jundiai, Br, April 20, 2012
On April 20, 2012 at about 5:35 pm local time, a Beech C90, registered PPWCA, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern base) near Jundiai (Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Arpt airport). It was a personal 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
- April 20, 2012 · about 5:35 pm local time
- Place
- Jundiai, Brazil · Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Arpt · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech C90 A · all C90s on the register
- Registration
- PPWCA · no longer on the register · serial LJ-1676
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 20, 2012, at 1735 UTC, a Beech C90A, Brazilian registration PP-WCA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport (SBJD), Jundiaí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time for the intended local flight. According to preliminary information from the government of Brazil, the airplane departed from runway 36 and shortly after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and prepared for a landing on runway 18. Soon after, the pilot canceled the emergency condition, stating that he had solved the problem. After a few seconds, the pilot requested to join the base leg for runway 36 directly. When he entered the base leg of the traffic pattern, the airplane rolled and impacted the ground about 180 meters from the threshold of runway 36. A post-crash fire ensued, severely damaging the airplane. 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 Investigation and Prevention Center CENIPA SHIS – QI 05-VI Comar Brasília-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8838 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dac.saai@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
- Loss of control in flight during approach (VFR pattern base) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SBJD Jundiai at 5:33 pm
- Destination: SBJD Jundiai
- 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 |
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