Plane crash in Mato Grosso reveals two bodies and large load of cocaine after months

A crashed aircraft, with two bodies in an advanced state of decomposition and a significant amount of cocaine, was discovered on Monday, July 13, 2026, on a rural property in Reserva do Cabaçal, 330 kilometers from Cuiabá. The Military Police reported that the report about the destroyed plane led teams to the location, located between the Jiboia and Lajeado communities.

The time elapsed since the accident and the condition of the bodies

It is estimated that the accident occurred approximately 60 days before the discovery. The two deceased individuals were found among the wreckage of the device, which explains the advanced state of decomposition in which they were found. The delay in locating the aircraft raises questions about what may have happened during this period.

Evidence of manipulation in the fall scene

In addition to the bodies and the illicit cargo, the police team found signs that the location of the accident had been changed after the fall. The corporation did not specify what this evidence would be, but the manipulation of the debris suggests the possibility of an attempt to cover up traces or remove other items and people involved in the incident. This information is crucial to the investigation.

Forwarding of materials and investigation

In total, 78 tablets of a substance analogous to cocaine were found, which were handed over to the Federal Police in the municipality of Cáceres for examination and to continue the investigation into drug trafficking. Both the plane and the bodies of the victims were sent for technical expertise, in order to identify the causes of the accident and the identity of the occupants.

Context of air traffic in the Vale do Guaporé region

The location of the crash in Reserva do Cabaçal, on the border with Bolivia and close to the Guaporé Valley, is a strategic area for international drug trafficking, which often uses small aircraft to transport drugs. This incident highlights the persistence of these illegal routes and the challenges faced by security forces in monitoring vast rural and border areas of Mato Grosso. The complexity of the case suggests a large-scale operation.

What authorities are still trying to clarify about the case

Authorities are still working to piece together the case. Among the points that remain unclarified are:

• The identification of the two bodies found on the aircraft.
• The exact causes of the plane crash.
• The origin and destination of the clandestine flight.
• Those responsible for the drug trafficking operation and for changing the location of the crash.

The Aviation Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (Cenipa) and the Federal Police remain involved in the investigation, and new information is expected as the investigations progress.