Embraer 711ST accident near Paragominas, Br, August 4, 2013
On August 4, 2013 at about 10:30 pm local time, a Embraer 711ST, registered PTRHI, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern base) near Paragominas (Aeroporto De Paragominas 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
- August 4, 2013 · about 10:30 pm local time
- Place
- Paragominas, Brazil · Aeroporto De Paragominas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Embraer 711ST
- Registration
- PTRHI · no longer on the register · serial 711321
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 4, 2013, about 2230 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-711ST (Piper PA-28RT-201T), Brazilian registration PT-RHI, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to the Aeroporto de Paragominas (SNEB), Paragominas, Brazil. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that departed the Aeroporto Fazenda Nova Conceicao (SNZU), Tome Acu, 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
- Loss of control in flight during approach (VFR pattern base) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,900 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SNZU Tome Acu
- Destination: SNEB Paragominas
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 09, 4,960 ft by 95 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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