Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 3 July 1977
Aircraft Type: Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (EMB-110)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2157
Location: 1 km from Natal Airport, RN (NAT) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/propellerAircraft engine/propeller
Category: Accident
An aircraft departing Natal, Brazil, experienced a sudden and catastrophic crash shortly after takeoff from runway 16, returning to the Natal Airport. The pilot initiated an immediate return due to operational issues.An aircraft departing Natal, Brazil, experienced a sudden and catastrophic crash shortly after takeoff from runway 16, returning to the Natal Airport. The pilot initiated an immediate return due to operational issues.
Description
The aircraft departed Natal on a flight to Fortaleza, Brazil. Shortly after takeoff from runway 16 the aircraft developed problems and the pilot decided to return to the Natal Airport. The aircraft crashed before it was able to reach the runway.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
