Country
code
Estremadura - Lisbon District
Crash of a PAC 750XL in Cascais: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 12, 2010 at 1700 LT
Operator:
Registration:
D-FGOJ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Évora - Cascais
MSN:
139
YOM:
2008
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Evora Airport in the afternoon for a local flight with two skydivers, one photographer and a pilot on board. Few minutes after take off, the photographer output a weapon and ordered both skydivers to jump. After they left the cabin, the photographer then threatened the pilot and ordered him to divert to Cascais-Tires Airport. After landing, the aircraft veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a grassy area near the apron. The pilot was able to escape while the photographer shot himself and died. Aircraft was damaged beyond repair, both wings being partially sheared off.
Probable cause:
Aircraft and crew hijacked in flight by a 'photographer'.
Final Report:
Crash of a Learjet 23 in Lisbon
Date & Time:
Jan 30, 1989
Registration:
F-GDAV
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Paris - Lisbon
MSN:
23-017
YOM:
1965
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the twin engine aircraft belly landed at Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I in Lisbon: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 4, 1980 at 2016 LT
Operator:
Registration:
YV-314P
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lisbon - Porto
MSN:
421A-0040
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total hours on type:
42.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1500
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane, chartered by the Portuguese Government, was engaged in a special flight from Lisbon to Porto, carrying various members of the Portuguese Government. Shortly after takeoff from Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport, while climbing by night, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed onto several houses located in the district of Camarate. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed. There were no casualties on ground.
Occupants:
Mr. Francisco Sa Carneiro, Prime Minister,
Mrs. Francisco Sa Carneiro,
Mr. Amaro da Costa, Minister of Defence,
Mrs. Amaro da Costa,
One Chief of Cabinet and two pilots.
Occupants:
Mr. Francisco Sa Carneiro, Prime Minister,
Mrs. Francisco Sa Carneiro,
Mr. Amaro da Costa, Minister of Defence,
Mrs. Amaro da Costa,
One Chief of Cabinet and two pilots.
Probable cause:
The loss of control during initial climb was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- Poor flight preparation on part of the crew,
- Inadvertent shutdown of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons,
- The left propeller was not feathered, causing high drag,
- The flaps were not deployed in the correct position for takeoff,
- The CofG was off limits,
- Negligences of those responsible for planning and safety in the air transport of important figures of State, in an aircraft of foreign registration whose maintenance status was not previously maintained rated,
- Crew fatigue,
- Crew psychic stress accumulation.
- Poor flight preparation on part of the crew,
- Inadvertent shutdown of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons,
- The left propeller was not feathered, causing high drag,
- The flaps were not deployed in the correct position for takeoff,
- The CofG was off limits,
- Negligences of those responsible for planning and safety in the air transport of important figures of State, in an aircraft of foreign registration whose maintenance status was not previously maintained rated,
- Crew fatigue,
- Crew psychic stress accumulation.
Final Report:
Crash of a Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina off Alverca: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 28, 1979
Registration:
N101CS
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2141
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The seaplane christened 'La Calypso volante' was returning to Lisbon following a scientific mission. Off Alverca, the seaplane landed hard on the Tagus, causing the left wing to separate and the left engine to struck the cockpit. The pilot Philippe Cousteau, son of the French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, was killed. Seven other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the speed upon landing was slightly too high.
