Preliminary information
On September 21, 2016, about 1415 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N1001R, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a sugar plantation, following a total loss of engine power during descent near Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil. The pilot was not injured. The flight departed Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, was destined for Mirassol, Brazil, and was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil.
Further information can be obtained from:
Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center
Investigation Division
SHIS-QI 05-VI COMAR
Brasilia-DF, Brazil 71.615-600
Tel: (55-61) 3364-8812
Email: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Brazilian Government.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for ERA16WA341 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 21, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, BR
- Highest injury
- None
Air Tractor AT602
- N-number
- N1001R
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Non-US, commercial
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.