2025 Ubatuba Cessna CitationJet crash

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2025 Ubatuba Cessna CitationJet crash
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The accident plane over a road about to crash into a beach
Accident
DateJanuary 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)
SummaryRunway overrun on landing, under investigation
Site Ubatuba Airport, Ubatuba, Brazil
Total fatalities1
Total injuries7
Aircraft
Aircraft type Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+
OperatorPrivate
Registration PR-GFS
Flight origin Mineiros Airport, Mineiros, Brazil
Destination Ubatuba Airport, Ubatuba, Brazil
Occupants5
Passengers4
Crew1
Fatalities1
Injuries4
Survivors4
Ground casualties
Ground fatalities0
Ground injuries3

On January 9, 2025, a Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ carrying 5 people flying from Mineiros Airport, Mineiros, Brazil to Ubatuba Airport, Ubatuba, Brazil, crashed, killing the Pilot. The aircraft overran the runway during landing at the airport, resulting in a fiery crash on a nearby beach. The pilot was killed, and the 4 remaining passengers sustained injuries. [1] [2]

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Aircraft

A Cessna CitationJet similar to the one involved OO-FLN.JPG
A Cessna CitationJet similar to the one involved

The aircraft involved was a 17 year old Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+, registered as PR-GFS. Its serial number was 525-0663. According to the Brazilian Aircraft Registry (RAB), the aircraft had a normal airworthiness status at the time of the accident. [3] [4]

Accident

On the morning of January 9, 2025, the Cessna CitationJet departed from Mineiros Airport (SWME) in Mineros, Brazil. At approximately 11:20 local time, the aircraft attempted to land at Ubatuba Airport's single runway, designated 09/27, which measures 940 meters in length. During the landing, the jet was unable to decelerate properly on the wet runway, possibly due to recent rain, causing it to overshoot the runway's end. The aircraft breached the airport's perimeter fence, crossed a busy road, and ultimately crashed onto a beach near a skate park, where it burst into flames. [1] [3] [5] [2]

The pilot was killed, while four passengers—a couple and their two children—were rescued and transported to a local hospital. Unconfirmed reports also say that three people on the ground were injured because of the crash. [2]

Occupants

The pilot of the aircraft was Paulo Seghetto, from Goiânia, Brazil. He died after being removed from the wreckage in cardiorespiratory arrest and undergoing resuscitation attempts. [6] [7]

The four passengers of the plane were Mireylle Fries, Nelvo Fries, and their two children, aged 4 and 6. [2] [7]

Investigation

The Brazilian Air Force's Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) has initiated an investigation into the crash. Investigators from the Fourth Regional Service for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (SERIPA IV) are collecting data, assessing the wreckage, and analyzing factors such as weather conditions, pilot experience, and aircraft maintenance records to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports indicate that the wet runway conditions may have contributed to the aircraft's inability to stop during landing. [8] [7] [6]

Aftermath

In the wake of the accident, emergency services, including the Civil Defense, Municipal City Guard, Security Department, SAMU, firefighters, and Military Police, responded promptly to the scene. The injured passengers and bystanders received medical treatment at local hospitals. The crash site on the beach was secured, and debris was cleared to ensure public safety. [6] [8]

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) confirmed that the aircraft was registered for private use and did not have authorization for commercial passenger transport. [8]

Reactions

Local authorities have expressed their condolences and concerns following the accident. A spokesperson for Rede Voa, the private consortium managing Ubatuba Airport, stated, "The weather conditions were degraded, with rain and a wet runway," showing the challenges faced during the landing attempt. [1] [8]

Additionally, the Mayor of Ubatuba expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences. [5]

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