Ayres S2R accident near São José Do Rio Claro, Outside the U.S., April 19, 2025
On April 19, 2025 at about 11:30 am local time, a Ayres S2R, registered PRPRM, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near São José Do Rio Claro, Outside the U.S.. 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
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 19, 2025 · about 11:30 am local time
- Place
- São José Do Rio Claro, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Ayres S2R T34
- Registration
- PRPRM · no longer on the register · serial T34-420DC
- 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 defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG (turboprop); 0 hours total
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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