Beech 90 accident near Sao Paulo, Br, July 29, 2018
On July 29, 2018 at about 6:15 pm local time, a Beech 90, registered PPSZN, was destroyed in an accident during approach (VFR go-around) near Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo Campo Marte Airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 6 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
- July 29, 2018 · about 6:15 pm local time
- Place
- Sao Paulo, Brazil · Sao Paulo Campo Marte Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 6 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech 90 C90GTI
- Registration
- PPSZN · no longer on the register · serial LJ-1910
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech C90 that occurred on July 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be 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
- Loss of control in flight during approach (VFR go-around) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 10,485 lb
- Seats: 9
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: P&W Canada PT6A-135A (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: P&W Canada PT6A-135A (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SSVI Videira Airport
- Destination: SBMT Sao Paulo
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 30
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Wind: from 340° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 46°F (8°C)
- Observation at 6:00 pm from SBMT
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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