Beech Aircraft E33A accident near São José Do Rio Preto, Br, October 9, 2017
On October 9, 2017 at about 3:25 pm local time, a Beech Aircraft E33A, registered PTDDB, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR go-around) near São José Do Rio Preto (São José Do Rio Preto State Ai airport). 3 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
- October 9, 2017 · about 3:25 pm local time
- Place
- São José Do Rio Preto, Brazil · São José Do Rio Preto State Ai · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech Aircraft E33A A
- Registration
- PTDDB · no longer on the register · serial CE-189
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 10, 2017, about 1525 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft E33-A, Brazilian registration PT-DDB, struck a residence while conducting a go around near São José do Rio Preto State Airport (SBSR), Brazil. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Tangará da Serra Airport (SWTS), Mato Grosso, Brazil.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 CENIPA-SERIPA IV Santana - São Paulo/ SP CEP: 02022-901 Telephone: (55-11) 2221-5635 Fax: (55-11) 2221-5637 seripa4@fab.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
- Fuel related during approach (VFR go-around) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,300 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SWTS Tangará Da Serr
- Destination: SBSR São José Do Rio Preto
- Runway 07, 5,380 ft by 115 ft
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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