Piper PA46 accident near Capão Da Canoa, Outside the U.S., April 3, 2026
On April 3, 2026 at about 1:38 pm local time, a Piper PA46, registered PSRBK, was destroyed in an accident near Capão Da Canoa, Outside the U.S.. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed. 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
- April 3, 2026 · about 1:38 pm local time
- Place
- Capão Da Canoa, Brazil · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Piper PA46 350P · all PA46s on the register
- Registration
- PSRBK · no longer on the register · serial 4636213
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Destination: SDIO Itapolis 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 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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