Incident Overview

Date: Monday 17 October 2011
Aircraft Type: Learjet 31A
Owner/operator: Hospitais Associados de Pernambuco
Registration Number: PR-JJV
Location: near Goiƒnia-Santa Genoveva Airport, GO (GYN) – ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Navigation systems and attitude indicators of the Learjet 31A.Navigation systems and attitude indicators of the Learjet 31A.
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Serious incident
A Learjet 31A experienced navigation and attitude indicator failures during takeoff from Goiƒnia-Santa Genoveva Airport, Brazil, in IMC conditions. This resulted in disorientation, an abnormal attitude, and a subsequent safe landing at Brasilia-Presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck International Airport (SBBR). The aircraft sustained significant structural damage.A Learjet 31A experienced navigation and attitude indicator failures during takeoff from Goiƒnia-Santa Genoveva Airport, Brazil, in IMC conditions. This resulted in disorientation, an abnormal attitude, and a subsequent safe landing at Brasilia-Presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck International Airport (SBBR). The aircraft sustained significant structural damage.

Description

After takeoff from Goiƒnia-Santa Genoveva Airport, Brazil, there were failures in the navigation systems and in the main and reserve attitude indicators, which led the pilots to become disoriented and the aircraft to enter into an abnormal attitude as the Learjet 31A was under instrument instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The aircraft lost altitude, crossing several flight levels when, after several attempts, the crew managed to regain control of the aircraft, landing safely at Brasilia-Presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck International Airport (SBBR). The aircraft had substantial damage to its structure. The pilots and passengers were unharmed. No probable cause was issued as it was deemed that further investigation would not bring any benefit to the prevention of new accidents or incidents.

Primary Cause

Navigation system and attitude indicator failures during IMC conditions.Navigation system and attitude indicator failures during IMC conditions.

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