Cessna 182 accident near Torres, Outside the U.S., June 22, 2024
On June 22, 2024 at about 12:15 pm local time, a Cessna 182, registered PTDYF, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Torres, Outside the U.S. (Torres Airport). It was a skydiving flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people had minor injuries; 3 others were 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
- June 22, 2024 · about 12:15 pm local time
- Place
- Torres, Brazil · Torres Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 N · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- PTDYF · no longer on the register · serial 18260804
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Skydiving 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 takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,950 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SSTE Torres at 12:15 pm
- Runway 6/24, 4,944 ft by 98 ft
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 070° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Observation at 9:00 am from SBCX, 74 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SBCX 221200Z 07007KT CAVOK 20/13 Q1016
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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