Comp Air CA9 accident near Sao Paulo, BR

On March 19, 2016, a Comp Air CA9 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Sao Paulo, BR. 7 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
March 19, 2016
Place
Sao Paulo, BR
Aircraft
Comp Air CA9 · Airplane
Injuries
7 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
23.506°S, 46.645°W
NTSB ID
20160323X95600

NTSB summary

On March 19, 2016, about 1853 coordinated universal time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA9, Brazilian registration PR-ZRA, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with a building shortly after takeoff in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There was a post-crash fire. The Brazilian certificated pilot and 6 passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed Sao Paulo, Brazil (SBMT), and was destined for Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (SBRJ). This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center Investigation Division CENIPA SHIS - QI 05-VI Comar Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600 Telephone: (55-61) 3364-8800 Fax: (55-61) 3365-1004 dipaa.spai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Brazil.

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