Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 February 2014
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B
Owner/operator: Azul Conecta Ltda
Registration Number: PT-MEO
Location: Sorocaba, SP (SDCO) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control surfaces).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was flying at a high altitude and speed.A passenger aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was flying at a high altitude and speed.
Description
Involved in an accident.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of wind shear and a sudden change in altitude.Loss of control due to a combination of wind shear and a sudden change in altitude.Share on:
