Embraer EMB820 accident near Londrina City, Br, July 31, 2016
On July 31, 2016 at about 11:57 pm local time, a Embraer EMB820, registered PTEFQ, was destroyed in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Londrina City (Londrina Airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 8 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 31, 2016 · about 11:57 pm local time
- Place
- Londrina City, Brazil · Londrina Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 8 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Embraer EMB820 C
- Registration
- PTEFQ · no longer on the register · serial 820030
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 31, 2016, at 2357 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB820C (Piper PA-31-350), Brazilian registration PT-EFQ, was destroyed when it impacted a power line and terrain following a loss of power in the left engine, while on approach to Londrina Airport, Londrina City, State of Paraná, Brazil. The two foreign certificated pilots and six passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed from Marechal Rondon International Airport, Cuiaba, Brazil. 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: (55-61) 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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during approach (IFR final approach) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 7,000 lb
- Seats: 8
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Lycoming TIO-540-J (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming LTIO-540-J (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SBCY Cuiba/Marechal
- Destination: SBLO Londrina City
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 6 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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