Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 16 June 1987
Aircraft Type: Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (EMB-110)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2185
Location: Manaus, AM –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An Embraer C-95 Bandeirante aircraft operated by the Brazilian Air Force experienced a forced landing near the Avenida Arterial Sul road after one engine lost power during a routine inspection visit to Boa Vista. The pilot initiated a return to Manaus Air Base, but ultimately carried out a landing, resulting in the death of a civilian.An Embraer C-95 Bandeirante aircraft operated by the Brazilian Air Force experienced a forced landing near the Avenida Arterial Sul road after one engine lost power during a routine inspection visit to Boa Vista. The pilot initiated a return to Manaus Air Base, but ultimately carried out a landing, resulting in the death of a civilian.
Description
A Embraer C-95 Bandeirante operated by the Brazilian Air Force took off from Manaus Air Base at 07:30. On board were several military officials for a routine inspection visit to Boa Vista, Brazil. Fifteen minutes after takeoff, one of the engines lost power. The crew decided to return to Manaus Air Base, but eventually the pilot had to carry out a forced landing near the Avenida Arterial Sul road. It struck a house, killing the inhabitant.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during routine inspection.Engine failure during routine inspection.Share on:
