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Shortly after takeoff from Jacobina Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power. The crew initiated a sharp turn to the left when the aircraft lost height, struck an electric pole and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The following findings were identified:
- Poor crew training,
- Pool fuel consumption calculation on part of the crew,
- Wrong crew's decision to fly on one engine,
- Inappropriate of aircraft controls,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Poor flight planning.

Final Report:

Crash of an Embraer C-95A Bandeirante in Caravelas: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1996

Type of aircraft:

Embraer C-95 Bandeirante

Operator:

Registration:

2295

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

110-177

YOM:

1978

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Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons, killing all four occupants.

Crash of a Lockheed RC-130E Hercules in Formosa de Rio Preto: 21 killed

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1994 at 1900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Operator:

Registration:

2460

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Rio de Janeiro - Belém

MSN:

4293

YOM:

1968

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Circumstances:

The four engine aircraft departed Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport at 1600LT on a flight to Belém, carrying 15 passengers and a crew of six. About three hours into the flight, while in cruising altitude, a fire erupted on board. The crew lost control of the aircraft that entered a dive and crashed in an open field located in Formosa de Rio Preto. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 21 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that a fire of unknown origin erupted in flight, followed by several explosions. A that time, a load of ammunition was stored in several boxes in the cargo compartment.

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:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Salvador - Guanambi

MSN:

110-005

YOM:

1973

Flight number:

NES092

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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:

Crash of a Grumman US-2B Tracker in Salvador

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1988 at 0715 LT

Type of aircraft:

Grumman S-2 Tracker

Operator:

Registration:

7017

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Salvador – Recife

MSN:

746

YOM:

1958

Location:

Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães (ex Dois de Julho)

Bahia

Country:

Brazil

Region:

South America

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Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. All six occupants were rescued.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110C Bandeirante in Vitória da Conquista: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1985 at 1900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante

Operator:

Registration:

PT-GKA

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Vitória da Conquista – Salvador

MSN:

110-090

YOM:

1976

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Vitória da Conquista Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain sufficient height. During initial climb, it stalled and crashed about 2 km from the runway end. Both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the captain elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend when he lost control of the aircraft.

Crash of a Douglas EC-47A off Itaparica

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1975 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

2065

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Calibration

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Salvador - Salvador

MSN:

19217

YOM:

1943

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Circumstances:

The crew departed Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport in the morning to proceed to a calibration mission. After a flight over the sea, the crew was returning to Salvador when, at an altitude of 1,500 feet, the right engine failed. The crew reduced his altitude and elected to divert to the nearest airport when, at an altitude of 800 feet, the left engine failed as well. In such conditions, the crew ditched the airplane off Itaparica. While both pilots were able to swim to the shore, the aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Salvador: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft H18

Operator:

Registration:

2891

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

BA-678

YOM:

1964

Location:

Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães (ex Dois de Julho)

Bahia

Country:

Brazil

Region:

South America

Crew on board:

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Circumstances:

On approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed few km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Vickers 827 Viscount in Salvador

Date & Time: May 15, 1973

Type of aircraft:

Vickers Viscount

Operator:

Registration:

PP-SRD

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

398

YOM:

1958

Location:

Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães (ex Dois de Julho)

Bahia

Country:

Brazil

Region:

South America

Crew on board:

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Circumstances:

The approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport was completed in heavy rain falls. After touchdown on a wet runway, the airplane skidded then veered off runway to the left. While contacting soft ground, the undercarriage collapsed and the airplane came to rest. There were no casualties.