Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Australian Pilot Dies in Brazil Plane Crash With Cocaine
An Australian pilot named Timothy James Clark died when his plane crashed in Brazil.
The plane was carrying almost 200kg of cocaine wrapped in packaging featuring the SpaceX logo.
The pilot was found dead near the wreckage in a sugarcane field.
Authorities are investigating the crash and the origin and destination of the flight, as well as the pilot's involvement.
The plane had additional fuel tanks, suggesting a long-distance flight.
The estimated value of the cocaine is around $300,000.
An Australian pilot died in a plane crash in Brazil.
The plane contained approximately 180-195 kg of cocaine.
The cocaine was packaged with the SpaceX logo.
The pilot was identified as Timothy James Clark.
Authorities are investigating the flight's origin and destination.
- Who
- Australian pilot Timothy James Clark
- What
- Died in plane crash with approximately 180-195kg of cocaine on board
- When
- Last Sunday
- Where
- Coruripe, Brazil
- Why
- Cause under investigation; flight's origin and destination unknown.
- Pilot
- Timothy James Clark, 46, Australian
- Cocaine
- Approximately 180-195 kg
- Crash Location
- Coruripe, Brazil
- Date
- Last Sunday
- Plane
- Single-engine, registered in Zambia
- Branding
- SpaceX
- Estimated Value
- $300,000
