Beech 95 accident near Porto Nacional, Outside the U.S., January 24, 2021
On January 24, 2021 at about 10:30 am local time, a 1982 Beech 95, registered PTLYG, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Porto Nacional, Outside the U.S. (Associação Tocantinense De Avi airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 6 people were killed.
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
- January 24, 2021 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Porto Nacional, Brazil · Associação Tocantinense De Avi · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 6 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech 95, built 1982 · all 95s on the register
- Registration
- PTLYG · no longer on the register · serial TC-2442
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Aerodynamic stall/spin during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 5,000 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SWEJ Porto Nacional - To OF at 10:30 am
- Destination: SBGO Goiânia - Go OF
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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