Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 26 October 1993
Aircraft Type: Embraer P-95 Bandeirulha (EMB-111A)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2290
Location: off Angra dos Reis, RJ –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during severe weather conditions, resulting in a crash into the ocean.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during severe weather conditions, resulting in a crash into the ocean.
Description
Crashed into ocean while flying in bad weather conditions
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically high winds and turbulent air, caused loss of control and resulted in a rapid descent into the ocean.Severe weather conditions, specifically high winds and turbulent air, caused loss of control and resulted in a rapid descent into the ocean.Share on:
