Air Tractor AT402 accident near Chapadão Do Sul, Outside the U.S., February 5, 2022
On February 5, 2022 at about 4:30 pm local time, a 2016 Air Tractor AT402, registered PRJPY, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Chapadão Do Sul, Outside the U.S. (Tenoar airport). It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was 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
- February 5, 2022 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- Chapadão Do Sul, Brazil · Tenoar · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor AT402 B, built 2016
- Registration
- PRJPY · no longer on the register · serial 402B-1350
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 7,000 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: ZZZZ Paraíso Das Águas OF
- Destination: SDRV Chapadão Do Sul OF
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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