Cessna 210L accident near Belem, Br, April 26, 2013
On April 26, 2013 at about 12:15 pm local time, a Cessna 210L, registered PRLJI, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Belem (Brigadeiro Protasio De Oliveir airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were killed, 2 people were seriously injured and 4 people had minor injuries. 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 26, 2013 · about 12:15 pm local time
- Place
- Belem, Brazil · Brigadeiro Protasio De Oliveir · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed, 2 people were seriously injured and 4 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210L · all 210Ls on the register
- Registration
- PRLJI · no longer on the register · serial 21060724
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 26, 2013, about 1215 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210L, Brazilian registration PR-LJI, operated by Brabo Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged during a forced landing while on approach to the Brigadeiro Protasio de Oliveira Airport (SBJC), Belem, Brazil. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Two passengers were seriously injured, and four passengers sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from the Fazenda Santo Ambrosio Airport (SISO), Chaves, 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
- Miscellaneous/other during approach defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during approach
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SISO Chaves
- Destination: SBJC Belem
- 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 | 2 | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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