Learjet 35 accident near Belo Horizonte, Outside the U.S., April 20, 2021
On April 20, 2021 at about 4:55 pm local time, a Learjet 35, registered PRMLA, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Belo Horizonte, Outside the U.S. (Pampulha airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
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
- April 20, 2021 · about 4:55 pm local time
- Place
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Pampulha · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Learjet 35 A · all 35s on the register
- Registration
- PRMLA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 18,000 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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