Full Narrative
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
[email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from, the Government of Brazil.
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This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.
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