Date & Time:
Dec 8, 1999 at 1950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208A Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
PT-OHA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
João Pessoa – Recife
MSN:
208-0097
YOM:
1986
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1900
Copilot / Total hours on type:
2100
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from João Pessoa-Presidente Castro Pinto Airport, while on a cargo flight to Recife, the crew reported engine problems and elected to return. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck trees and crashed near a motorway. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure due to poor maintenance. The following contributing factors were identified:
- Maintenance procedures not followed by the operator mechanics,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Lack of crew training.
- Maintenance procedures not followed by the operator mechanics,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Lack of crew training.
Final Report:
PT-OHA.pdf96.38 KB
