Cessna 550 accident near Marau, Br, November 14, 2019
On November 14, 2019 at about 5:17 pm local time, a Cessna 550, registered PTLTJ, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Marau. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed, 6 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 14, 2019 · about 5:17 pm local time
- Place
- Marau, Brazil
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed, 6 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 550 No Series · all 550s on the register
- Registration
- PTLTJ · no longer on the register · serial 5500225
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- 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 Cessna 550 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. 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
- Collision during takeoff/land during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 13,300 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SBJD Jundiaí
- Destination: SIRI Maraú
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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