Flight Information
- Operator: Polícia Federal Brasil
- Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
- Registration: PR-AAB
- Departure and Destination Airport: Belo Horizonte/Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU/SBBH)
Incident Overview
- Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- Time: 17:16 UTC
- Location: Belo Horizonte/Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU/SBBH), MG, Brazil
- Flight Phase: Takeoff
- Nature: Training Flight
Aircraft Details
- Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN): 208B0903
- Year of Manufacture: 2001
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by the Federal Police crashed on takeoff from runway 31 at Belo Horizonte Pampulha Airport (PLU/SBBH). Two of the three onboard died.
After takeoff, the engine failed and the pilots attempted an emergency landing on the opposite threshold. The aircraft collided with the ground.
Cause of Crash
- Primary Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff.
- Details: The pilots attempted an emergency landing on the opposite runway threshold but collided with the ground.
Investigation Status
- Confidence Rating: Verified through accident investigation authorities.
- Status: Preliminary report.
Supporting Information
Sources:
https://revistaforum.com.br/brasil/2024/3/6/video-avio-da-pf-cai-no-aeroporto-da-pampulha-em-bh-deixa-pelo-menos-mortos-155209.html
https://www.poder360.com.br/brasil/aviao-da-pf-cai-apos-decolagem-e-mata-2-em-belo-horizonte/
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https://www.poder360.com.br/brasil/aviao-da-pf-cai-apos-decolagem-e-mata-2-em-belo-horizonte/
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https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/pr-aab#34424de1
https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/aeronaves/cons_rab_resposta.asp?textMarca=PRAAB
https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/aeronaves/cons_rab_resposta.asp?textMarca=PRAAB
Images:
Photo: Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Minas Gerais
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (SBGL-GIG), 02/22/2022
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