Fatal Accident (1) – Neiva EMB-201A Ipanema, PT-UCW, Iguatemi, MS, Brazil, January 30, 2025
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The aviation accident involving the Neiva EMB-201A Ipanema, registered as PT-UCW, occurred on January 30, 2025, in Iguatemi, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The aircraft was operated by C.Vale – Cooperativa Agroindustrial and was engaged in agricultural operations at the time of the incident. The sole occupant, 35-year-old pilot Lucas Gomes Basílio Becker, lost his life in the crash. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft was in the process of landing on a private airstrip when it suddenly lost control and impacted the ground, resulting in its total destruction. Investigations into the accident were initiated by the Polícia Civil of Mato Grosso do Sul and were expected to be supplemented by a specialized team from Brazil’s Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). Early findings indicated that the aircraft was approaching the landing strip when the accident occurred, though the precise sequence of events leading to the crash remained unclear. The aircraft’s airworthiness records, as listed in the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) registry, showed no reported restrictions or prior mechanical issues that could have contributed to the accident. C.Vale, the cooperative that owned the aircraft, confirmed that the pilot had been engaged in routine agricultural operations before preparing for landing. The organization issued a statement expressing condolences to the victim’s family and pledged full cooperation with the investigative authorities. The exact cause of the accident was yet to be determined, with investigators set to examine potential contributing factors such as environmental conditions, mechanical failures, or pilot actions during the final phase of flight. Authorities anticipated that further insights would emerge from forensic analysis of the wreckage, witness statements, and operational history of the aircraft. The event underscored the risks associated with agricultural aviation, a sector where pilots frequently operate at low altitudes in challenging conditions. Investigators aimed to provide a comprehensive report on the circumstances surrounding the crash to enhance safety measures and prevent similar incidents in the future. |
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Accident Location: Iguatemi, MS, Brazil 23°40’44.0″S 54°33’50.0″W |
Registration – 🇧🇷 Brazil
PT-UCW
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Year of Manufacture
1987
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Serial Number
200575
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