Cessna 182 accident near Carumba, Outside the U.S., January 31, 2026
On January 31, 2026 at about 12:30 pm local time, a Cessna 182, registered PTOIK, was involved in an accident during takeoff near Carumba, Outside the U.S. (Fazenda São Miguel Aerodrome airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
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
- January 31, 2026 · about 12:30 pm local time
- Place
- Carumba, Brazil · Fazenda São Miguel Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 R · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- PTOIK · no longer on the register · serial 18268116
- Damage
- Damage not recorded
- Flight
- Personal 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
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Destination: SNL6 Carumba OF
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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