Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 24 July 2010
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
Owner/operator: Fretax Taxi Areo
Registration Number: PR-JOS
Location: Rio Sanata, near Afaua City –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced an engine failure during a flight from Belem to Afua, resulting in a forced landing at the edge of the Rio Sanata. The aircraft was subsequently submerged by the tide.An aircraft experienced an engine failure during a flight from Belem to Afua, resulting in a forced landing at the edge of the Rio Sanata. The aircraft was subsequently submerged by the tide.
Description
The aircraft’s engine reportedly failed towards the end of a flight from Belem to Afua and the pilot subsequently carried out a forced landing at the edge of the Rio Sanata. The accident happened in daylight (1120L). The aircraft was later submerged by the tide.
Source of Information
http://www.ascendworldwide.com/download/Cust/WAAS167_Complete.pdfhttp://www.ascendworldwide.com/download/Cust/WAAS167_Complete.pdfPrimary Cause
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