Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 June 2003
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander
Owner/operator: Antonio Marica Barbosa Teixeira
Registration Number: PT-KQS
Location: near Porto Belo Farm, RJ –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: No. 1 EngineNo. 1 Engine
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
The pilot initiated a forced landing due to engine issues and the inability to clear high-tension lines, resulting in the landing in a pasture.The pilot initiated a forced landing due to engine issues and the inability to clear high-tension lines, resulting in the landing in a pasture.
Description
On approach, the pilot reduced power on the no. 1 engine because of engine problems. When discovering that he would not manage to clear high-tension lines ahead, he decided to make a forced landing in a pasture.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and inability to resolve high-tension line issues.Engine failure and inability to resolve high-tension line issues.Share on:
