Cessna 182 accident near Belem, Br, July 2, 2016
On July 2, 2016 at about 4:25 pm local time, a Cessna 182, registered PTDJH, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Belem. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 4 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
- July 2, 2016 · about 4:25 pm local time
- Place
- Belem, Brazil
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 E · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- PTDJH · no longer on the register · serial 000182-54341
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 2, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (1325 local time), a Cessna 182E, Brazilian registration PT-DJH, operated by Aerotur Taxi Aereo LTDA, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Julio Cesar Airport (SBJC), Belem, Brazil, during a parachutist launching flight. The airplane was observed level by air traffic control at 8,500 feet, and was subsequently observed by witnesses as it descended, with its wings collapsed. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812 Email: dac.saai@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
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SBJC Belem
- Destination: SBJC Belem
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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