Embraer EMB721 accident near Sao Felix Do Xingu, Br, August 30, 2015
On August 30, 2015 at about 6:30 pm local time, a Embraer EMB721, registered PTEPD, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Sao Felix Do Xingu. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
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 30, 2015 · about 6:30 pm local time
- Place
- Sao Felix Do Xingu, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Embraer EMB721
- Registration
- PTEPD · no longer on the register · serial 721103
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 30, 2015, about 1830 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB721, Brazilian registration PT-EPD, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a loss of engine power near São Félix do Xingu Municipality, State of Pará, Brazil. The certificated pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed Ourilndia do Norte Airport (SDOW), Ourilndia do Norte, in the state of Pará, Brazil about 1750 with an intended destination of Altamira, in the state of Pará, Brazil. According to investigators, the airplane was performing a cross-country flight, when the engine lost power. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed that cylinder No. 2 exhibited a ruptured rod. 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 Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-21) 3368-3616 / (55-21) 99400-7892 Fax: (55-21) 3368-3616 investiga@seripa1.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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: SDOW Ourilandia Do N
- Destination: Altamira
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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