Cirrus Design SR20 accident near Santo Antonio Do Leverger, Br, July 20, 2017
On July 20, 2017 at about 11:09 am local time, a Cirrus Design SR20, registered PRPRF, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Santo Antonio Do Leverger (Santo Antônio Do Leverger Muni airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 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 20, 2017 · about 11:09 am local time
- Place
- Santo Antonio Do Leverger, Brazil · Santo Antônio Do Leverger Muni · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cirrus Design SR20 NO SERIES
- Registration
- PRPRF · no longer on the register · serial 1064
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 20, 2017, at 1109 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR-20, Brazilian registration PR-PRF, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Santa Edwiges farm, near the municipality of Santo Antônio do Leveger, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was enroute to Ponta Porã International Airport (SBPP), Ponta Porã, Brazil.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information can be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center CENIPA SERIPA 6 - IIC André Luis Teotônio Costa de Melo Telephone: 55 61 3364-8823 / 55 61 99631-1981 Fax: 55 61 3364-8859 E-mail: seripa6@fab.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
- Miscellaneous/other during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,899 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental IO-360 (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Santo Antonio D at 11:05 am
- Destination: SBPP Ponta Pora/Intl
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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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