Cessna C-310Q accident near Ilheua, Br, May 2, 2008
On May 2, 2008 at about 8:43 pm local time, a Cessna C-310Q, registered PTJGX, was involved in an accident near Ilheua. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 6 people were 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
- May 2, 2008 · about 8:43 pm local time
- Place
- Ilheua, Brazil
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 6 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna C-310Q
- Registration
- PTJGX · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 2, 2008, about 2043 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310Q, Brazilian registration PT-JGX, operated by Aero Star Airlines, disappeared off the coast of Brazil while approaching for landing at Ilheus, Brazil. The airplane was in communication with air traffic services at the time it disappeared, and did not report any problems. There were two pilots and four passengers on board, all presumed to be fatally injured. The four passengers were citizens of the United Kingdom. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. For further information contact: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR Brasilía-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Tel: +55 61 3364-8819 Fax: +55 61 3365-1004 dti@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from, 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
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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