Beech A36 accident near Macarani, Br, November 10, 2014
On November 10, 2014 at about 5:23 pm local time, a Beech A36, registered PTWVM, was destroyed in an accident near Macarani. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were 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
- November 10, 2014 · about 5:23 pm local time
- Place
- Macarani, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech A36 · all A36s on the register
- Registration
- PTWVM · no longer on the register · serial E-2668
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 10, 2014, about 1723 universal coordinated time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PT-WVM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Macarani, Brazil after an inflight loss of control. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SBSV), Salvador, Brazil, and was destined for Belo Horizonte – Pampulha Airport (SBBH), Pampulha, Brazil. The personal flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. 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 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.
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
Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Allison 250 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SBSV Salvador
- Destination: SBBH Belo Horizonte
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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