Small Plane Crashes Onto Goiânia Home After Reported Engine Failure

Overview

• The Seamax M‑22 experimental amphibious aircraft, tail number PU‑DNA, came down on a house in Setor Santos Dumont around midday Monday, damaging the roof and walls.
• The 71-year-old pilot exited conscious with minor injuries, including a head cut, and was taken to Hugol for evaluation, while the resident inside the home was unhurt.
• The impact ruptured the aircraft’s fuel tank and spilled gasoline, leading firefighters to isolate the area and eliminate ignition sources to prevent fire or explosion.
• In a televised interview, the pilot said the engine quit about 300 meters up, he attempted three restarts, then glided and aimed to miss power lines before landing on the roof.
• CENIPA’s SERIPA VI carried out the initial on-site investigation, the aircraft is registered for daytime VFR and listed airworthy, and the cause remains undetermined pending the final report.