Cessna 150 accident near Campina Grande, Outside the U.S., April 9, 2025
On April 9, 2025 at about 11:30 am local time, a 1968 Cessna 150, registered PTWVL, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Campina Grande, Outside the U.S. (Campina Grande Flying Club Aer airport). It was a ferry flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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 9, 2025 · about 11:30 am local time
- Place
- Campina Grande, Brazil · Campina Grande Flying Club Aer · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150 H, built 1968 · all 150s on the register
- Registration
- PTWVL · no longer on the register · serial 15067344
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry 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: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200 Series (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SNKB Campina Grande OF at 2:30 pm
- Destination: SNWE Santa Rita OF
- Runway 10/2, 2,625 ft by 66 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 090° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 2,700 ft
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Observation at 12:00 pm from SBKG, 8 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SBKG 091500Z 09008KT 9999 SCT027 31/18 Q1016
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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