Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 23 July 1997
Aircraft Type: Embraer C-95B Bandeirante (EMB-110)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2310
Location: Serra da Mantiqueira, PE –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An aircraft carrying 12 parachutists failed to arrive at its destination after takeoff from Resende at 09:50. It struck a 1500m high mountain, Alto do Cerco, resulting in the dropping of the parachutists. This incident highlights a significant risk associated with high-altitude flight operations.An aircraft carrying 12 parachutists failed to arrive at its destination after takeoff from Resende at 09:50. It struck a 1500m high mountain, Alto do Cerco, resulting in the dropping of the parachutists. This incident highlights a significant risk associated with high-altitude flight operations.
Description
The aircraft took off from Resende at 09:50 for a flight to Guaratingueta, but failed to arrive at the destination. The aircraft had struck a 1500 m high mountain (Alto do Cerco). The plane had dropped 12 parachutists after takeoff from Resende.
Primary Cause
Unexpected and severe mountain impact during takeoff.Unexpected and severe mountain impact during takeoff.Share on:
