Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 January 1997
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27 Friendship 500
Owner/operator: TAM Transportes Areos Regionais
Registration Number: PT-LAM
Location: near Uberaba Airport, MG (UBA) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft fuselageAircraft fuselage
Category: Accident
On January 9, 1997, an aircraft belly landed at Uberaba during a training flight. Temporary repairs were performed, and the aircraft departed on January 17. Pressure was maintained during the flight, causing additional damage to the fuselage shortly after lift-off. The aircraft was deemed beyond repair following this event.On January 9, 1997, an aircraft belly landed at Uberaba during a training flight. Temporary repairs were performed, and the aircraft departed on January 17. Pressure was maintained during the flight, causing additional damage to the fuselage shortly after lift-off. The aircraft was deemed beyond repair following this event.
Description
On January 9, 1997 the aircraft belly landed at Uberaba during a training flight. Temporary repairs were carried out and the aircraft left Uberaba on January 17. The cabin was pressurized during this flight, resulting in additional damage to the fuselage shortly after lift-off. The aircraft returned safely and was considered damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Temporary repairs to the aircraft’s belly landing area.Temporary repairs to the aircraft’s belly landing area.Share on:
