Cessna 172 accident near Tangara Da Serra, Br, January 5, 2017
On January 5, 2017 at about 2:20 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered PRGRS, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Tangara Da Serra. 2 people were killed and 2 people were 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 5, 2017 · about 2:20 pm local time
- Place
- Tangara Da Serra, Brazil
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed and 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- PRGRS · no longer on the register · serial 172S8815
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 5, 2017, at 1420 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 172S airplane, Brazilian registration PR-GRS, sustained substantial damage when it struck high-tension power-lines while attempting to land at the Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ), State of Mato Grasso, Brazil. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured and two passengers were seriously injured. The personal flight originated at the Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (CAC), Cascavel, Brazil. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos — CENIPA SHIS — QI 05 — Área Especial 12 LAGO SUL Brasilia — DF — CEP 71615-600 Brasil Tel.: (55) 61 3364 8800 (only Portuguese - solo Português) (55) 61 99994 9554 (24 hours – Spanish and English / Español e Inglês) E-mail: international.cenipa@fab.mil.br Fax: (55) 61 3365 1004 AFTN: SBBRYLYX Telex: 0611152 CENIPA SBBR Website: http://www.cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and only information released by the Brazilian Government.
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 approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: CAC Cascavel
- Destination: TGQ Mato Grasso
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 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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