Beech A36 accident near Novo Progresso, Outside the U.S., February 13, 2021
On February 13, 2021 at about 5:20 pm local time, a 1975 Beech A36, registered PTKQE, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Novo Progresso, Outside the U.S. (Novo Progresso airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt.
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
- February 13, 2021 · about 5:20 pm local time
- Place
- Novo Progresso, Brazil · Novo Progresso · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech A36, built 1975 · all A36s on the register
- Registration
- PTKQE · no longer on the register · serial E639
- 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
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: SJNP Novo Progresso at 5:00 pm
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 060° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Observation at 2:00 pm from SBCC, 125 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SBCC 131700Z 06006KT 9999 BKN018 FEW022TCU 24/21 Q1012
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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