Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 February 1993
Aircraft Type: Learjet 31
Owner/operator: L¡der T xi Areo
Registration Number: PT-OFK
Location: Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, RJ (SDU) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Approach Procedure & Pilot ControlApproach Procedure & Pilot Control
Category: Accident
A Learjet 31 aircraft experienced an undershoot during approach to Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, Brazil, resulting in a landing on the water of Guanabara Bay. The aircraft was successfully recovered and repaired.A Learjet 31 aircraft experienced an undershoot during approach to Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, Brazil, resulting in a landing on the water of Guanabara Bay. The aircraft was successfully recovered and repaired.
Description
The Learjet 31 undershot the runway on approach to Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, Brazil, and landed on the water of Guanabara Bay, 100 meters short of the runway. The aircraft operated on a flight from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro via Angra dos Reis. The aircraft was salvaged and repaired.
Primary Cause
Incorrect Approach Procedure/Pilot ErrorIncorrect Approach Procedure/Pilot ErrorShare on:
