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Crash of an Embraer EMB-820C Navajo near Espinosa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 2012 at 1050 LT
Type of aircraft:
Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá
Operator:
Registration:
PT-ENG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Gunanmbi - Guanambi
MSN:
820-066
YOM:
1982
Location:
Espinosa
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3876
Captain / Total hours on type:
238.00
Circumstances:
The twin aircraft departed Guanambi Airport to perform a low level survey flight in the region of Espinosa, carrying two observers and one pilot. About two hours into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 330 feet, the right engine lost power then failed. While executing the emergency checklist, the left engine failed as well. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. Both passengers evacuated with minor injuries and the pilot was killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
There was sufficient fuel in the tanks at the time of the accident as the aircraft was refueled prior to departure for a 5-hour flight. The exact cause of the double engine failure remains unknown. When the right engine failed, the pilot was flying at an altitude of 330 feet which was below the minimum safe altitude fixed at 500 feet. Also, he was apparently using his cell phone.
Final Report:

Crash of an Embraer EMB-820C Navajo in Guanambi: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1998 at 1442 LT
Type of aircraft:
Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá
Operator:
Registration:
PT-ENP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salvador - Guanambi
MSN:
820-075
YOM:
1978
Location:
Guanambi
Bahia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
9850
Captain / Total hours on type:
4940.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
867
Copilot / Total hours on type:
218
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Salvador to Guanambi, carrying one passenger, two pilots and a load consisting of briefcases containing valuables. On final approach to Guanambi Airport, following a 1 hour and 42 minutes of flight, both engines lost power. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed few hundred metres short of runway. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The following findings were identified:
- Failure of the left engine on final approach,
- Possible over-correction on part of the pilot-in-command, causing a loss of control after a full rudder compensation,
- The aircraft was in a flaps and landing gear down configuration and it is believed that the copilot failed to assist the pilot during an emergency situation,
- The distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect recovery,
- The crew used the auxiliary fuel tanks during all flight without paying attention to the potential danger of such procedure,
- Lack of crew support and crew training on part of the operator,
- Lack of crew resources management.
Final Report:

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110C Bandeirante in Caetité: 12 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1992 at 1120 LT
Type of aircraft:
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Operator:
Registration:
PT-TBB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Salvador - Guanambi
MSN:
110-005
YOM:
1973
Flight number:
NES092
Location:
Caetité
Bahia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Captain / Total flying hours:
4068
Captain / Total hours on type:
2368.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1321
Copilot / Total hours on type:
671
Circumstances:
While descending to Guanambi Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility. At an altitude of 3,400 feet, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Taquari located near Caetité, about 35 km northeast of Guanambi. The aircraft was destroyed and all 12 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who continued the descent below MDA of 5,000 feet in limited visibility. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor judgment on part of the crew,
- Lack of crew coordination,
- Poor approach planning,
- The crew failed to follow the published approach procedures,
- Lack of visibility due to low clouds (Mt Taquari was shrouded in clouds),
- The crew did not establish any visual contact with the runway,
- Deficiencies in crew management, recruiting, selection and training supervision.
Final Report:
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