2025 Ubatuba Cessna CitationJet crash

On January 9, 2025, a 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.
Aircraft
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.
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.
The four passengers of the plane were Mireylle Fries, Nelvo Fries, and their two children, aged 4 and 6.<ref name":4" /><ref name":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.<ref name":6" /><ref name":7" />
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) confirmed that the aircraft was registered for private use and did not have authorization for commercial passenger transport.<ref name=":7" />
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.<ref name":1" /><ref name":7" />
Additionally, the Mayor of Ubatuba expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences.<ref name=":5" />

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