Embraer EMB710 accident near Novo Progresso, Br, November 24, 2016
On November 24, 2016 at about 8:40 pm local time, a Embraer EMB710, registered PTNCJ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Novo Progresso. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed and 3 people were seriously injured. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
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 24, 2016 · about 8:40 pm local time
- Place
- Novo Progresso, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed and 3 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Embraer EMB710 C
- Registration
- PTNCJ · no longer on the register · serial 710038
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 24, 2016, about 2040 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NCJ, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain on approach to an unregistered landing strip in a quarry near Novo Progresso, State of Para, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, and three passengers were seriously injured. The flight departed another unregistered strip in a mining area near Itaituba, State of Para, 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.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Fuel exhaustion during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,000 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Itaituba
- Destination: Novo Progresso
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 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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