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Small plane crash in São Paulo state kills two men
A small aircraft crashed after taking off from a private airport in Orlândia, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
Two men were killed in the crash.
The plane came down on the runway, and authorities said it fell in an open area and caused minor damage to structures.
The Brazilian Air Force sent investigators from its regional accident investigation service to the site.
Their initial work includes collecting and checking information, preserving evidence and assessing damage.
Investigations are continuing to establish what caused the crash.
A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at a private airport in Orlândia, São Paulo state, killing two men.
The crash happened on the runway at Tangará Airport.
Firefighters were called at about 4 p.m., and two fire service vehicles responded.
Brazilian Air Force investigators were sent to conduct an initial investigation.
The cause of the crash was not stated, and investigations are ongoing.
- Who
- Two men were killed.
- What
- A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026; firefighters were called at about 4 p.m.
- Where
- Tangará Airport in Orlândia, in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The aircraft crashed on the runway at Tangará Airport shortly after takeoff.
Firefighters were called to the crash.
The Brazilian Air Force sent investigation teams to conduct an initial action.
- Fatalities
- Two men
- Airport
- Tangará Airport
- Municipality
- Orlândia
- Aircraft registration
- PP-ZLC
- Fire service response
- Called at about 4 p.m.
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During the Initial Action, qualified and accredited professionals apply specific techniques to collect and confirm data, preserve evidence, initially assess damage caused to or by the aircraft, and gather other information needed for the investigation.