Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC08WA175

Aircraft #1

PT-JGX

Cessna C-310Q

Factual Information

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.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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