Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 12 October 2008
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 100 King Air
Owner/operator: Woolie Enterprises Inc.
Registration Number: N525ZS
Location: 5 km from Bauru Airport, SP (BAU) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, pitch control)Aircraft Control System (specifically, pitch control)
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled descent, resulting in a collision with the ground after takeoff. The aircraft maintained a pitch down attitude and initiated a descent, leading to a catastrophic impact.A small aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled descent, resulting in a collision with the ground after takeoff. The aircraft maintained a pitch down attitude and initiated a descent, leading to a catastrophic impact.
Description
After takeoff the aircraft maintained a pitch down attitude and started a small descent, coming to collide to the ground 5 km from the runway.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected change in pitch, possibly exacerbated by a mechanical issue or pilot error.Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected change in pitch, possibly exacerbated by a mechanical issue or pilot error.Share on:
