Incident Overview

Date: Tuesday 22 July 2014
Aircraft Type: Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante
Owner/operator: Aerom s
Registration Number: CX-MAS
Location: Montevideo-Carrasco Airport (MVD) – ÿ Uruguay
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Left EngineLeft Engine
Investigating Agency: CIAIACIAIA
Category: Accident
An Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante cargo plane experienced a delayed takeoff due to adverse weather. The aircraft aborted takeoff and initiated a precautionary maneuver, including shutting down the left engine. Following a 180-degree turn to assess damage, the aircraft subsequently retraced its path on the runway, resulting in debris on the runway. A briefcase containing contents fell out, impacting the left propeller. The incident highlights a failure to adequately assess potential risks and to properly execute contingency plans.An Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante cargo plane experienced a delayed takeoff due to adverse weather. The aircraft aborted takeoff and initiated a precautionary maneuver, including shutting down the left engine. Following a 180-degree turn to assess damage, the aircraft subsequently retraced its path on the runway, resulting in debris on the runway. A briefcase containing contents fell out, impacting the left propeller. The incident highlights a failure to adequately assess potential risks and to properly execute contingency plans.

Description

An Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante cargo plane was due to perform a flight at 22:30 hours local time. Departure was delayed by two hours due to poor weather. The crew consisted of two current captains in training and an instructor. During takeoff from runway 01 the main door opened. The takeoff was aborted and the left engine shut down as a precaution. The pilots made a 180 degree turn to check for damage and close the door. As the aircraft was backtracking on the runway for a new departure, debris was noted on the runway. It appeared a briefcase had fallen out, hitting and damaging the no.1 propeller. Endemic Cause: Underestimating conditions and not valuing them when implementing a contingency plan To assume situations as known, that can affect the image or concept, of lack of knowledge. Do not evacuate doubts Latent Cause: Taking a task for granted without having convinced oneself that it has been done correctly Probable cause: Perform a simple task, assuming it has been done correctly

Primary Cause

Underestimating conditions and not valuing them when implementing a contingency plan.Underestimating conditions and not valuing them when implementing a contingency plan.

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