Piper PA32 accident near Rondonopolis, Br, April 2, 2025
On April 2, 2025 at about 11:30 am local time, a 2005 Piper PA32, registered PPPSO, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Rondonopolis (Agropastori Bom Pastor Aerodro airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private 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
- April 2, 2025 · about 11:30 am local time
- Place
- Rondonopolis, Brazil · Agropastori Bom Pastor Aerodro · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA32 301FT, built 2005 · all PA32s on the register
- Registration
- PPPSO · no longer on the register · serial 3232037
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SWPY
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 160° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 700 ft
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Observation at 8:00 am from SBCY, 92 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SBCY 021200Z 16005KT 9999 BKN007 OVC020 25/24 Q1014
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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