Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 March 1979
Aircraft Type: Grumman M-16 Albatross (HU-16)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 6540
Location: ca 5 km NNE of Florian¢polis Air Force Base, SC (FLN) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft rotor system.Aircraft rotor system.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into a hillside at Costeira do Pirajuba.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into a hillside at Costeira do Pirajuba.
Description
Crashed into hill at Costeira do Pirajuba.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff or landing.Mechanical failure during takeoff or landing.Share on:
