Air Tractor AT401 accident near Londrina, Br, January 20, 2016
On January 20, 2016 at about 7:10 pm local time, a Air Tractor AT401, registered PTWFX, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Londrina (Londrina airport). It was a ferry flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was seriously injured.
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
- January 20, 2016 · about 7:10 pm local time
- Place
- Londrina, Brazil · Londrina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor AT401
- Registration
- PTWFX · no longer on the register · serial 401B0981
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Ferry flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 20, 2016, about 1910 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT401B, Brazilian registration PT-WFX, was destroyed by collision with a motor vehicle and terrain in Londrina Municipality, State of Parana, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilot was seriously injured. Six occupants of the motor vehicle were fatally injured, while two occupants were seriously injured. The flight departed Londrina Airport (SSOK), Londrina Municipality, Brazil, and was destined for Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to investigators, the airplane was on a ferry flight and experienced a total loss of engine power immediately after departing runway 10. The airplane turned sharply back towards the airport at low altitude, and struck a vehicle travelling on the highway at the approach end of runway 28. The airplane and the vehicle were each destroyed by impact and post-crash fire. 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 - ÁREA ESPECIAL 12 - VI COMAR - LAGO SUL BRASÍLIA - DF CEP 71.615-600 SERIPA 5 – IIC Max Adolfo Nardes Telephone: +55 61 3364-8812 Fax: (55-21) 3368-3616 investiga@seripa3.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 takeoff defining event
Pilot
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 4,244 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt And Whitney R1340 (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SSOK Londrina
- Destination: SICN Sao Paulo
- Runway 10, 2,592 ft by 59 ft
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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