Cessna 172 accident near Barreirinhas, Outside the U.S., February 26, 2026
On February 26, 2026 at about 9:30 am local time, a Cessna 172, registered PTCAA, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern downwind) near Barreirinhas, Outside the U.S. (Aerodrome Of Barreirinhas airport). It was an other work-use flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
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
- February 26, 2026 · about 9:30 am local time
- Place
- Barreirinhas, Brazil · Aerodrome Of Barreirinhas
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 D · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- PTCAA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use 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 approach (VFR pattern downwind) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during approach (VFR pattern downwind)
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental Aerospace Technolo O-300-D (piston); 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 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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