Cessna U206 accident near Itaituba, Br, October 11, 2017
On October 11, 2017 at about 4:00 pm local time, a Cessna U206, registered PTLSC, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Itaituba. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person had minor injuries. 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
- October 11, 2017 · about 4:00 pm local time
- Place
- Itaituba, Brazil
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Cessna U206 G · all U206s on the register
- Registration
- PTLSC · no longer on the register · serial U20605557
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 11, 2017, about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206G, Brazilian registration PT-LSC, was destroyed when it collided with a tree during takeoff near Itaituba, State of Para, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Centro de Investigacao e Prevencao de Acidentes Aeronauticos - CENIPA SHIS - QI 05 - Area Especial 12 LAGO SUL Brasilia - DF - CEP 71615-600 Brasil TEL.: (55) 61 99994 9554 FAX: (55) 61 3365 1004 E-mail: international.cenipa@fab.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Brazilian Government.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: Itaituba at 4:00 pm
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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