Cirrus SR22 accident near Gurupi, Br, December 19, 2007
On December 19, 2007 at about 8:00 am local time, a Cirrus SR22 was substantially damaged in an accident near Gurupi. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
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
- December 19, 2007 · about 8:00 am local time
- Place
- Gurupi, Brazil
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR22 · all SR22s on the register
- Registration
- not recorded
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 19, 2007, at 0800 local time, a Brazilian registered Cirrus SR-22, PR-OGM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during a landing at the Gurupi Airport (SWGI), Gurupi, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured and the owner/passenger was seriously injured. The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations. According to a witness, the airplane made a "low and tight" left turn while on the base leg of the traffic pattern. The airplane's left wing tip then struck the ground and the airplane "cartwheeled" before coming to rest. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention And Investigation Center (CENIPA) SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615.600 Phone: 55 61 3364 8819 Facsimile: 55 61 3365 1004 E-mail: dti@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Brazil.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Crew member
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Destination: SWGI Gurupi
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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