2023 Rio Branco Cessna Grand Caravan crash
On 29 October 2023, a Cessna 208B utility aircraft operated by ART Táxi Aéreo crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Rio Branco International Airport, killing all 12 people on board.The aircraft exploded on impact, killing all twelve passengers and crew on board.[2] Samu ambulances, military police vehicles and a Ciopaer helicopter traveled to the location of the accident to assist with the actions.According to the National Civil Aviation Agency, the plane was in good standing and had authorization to fly an air taxi, with its certificate of airworthiness valid until August 2024.[4] The passengers included six men, three women and a baby aged one year and seven months.