Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 26 November 2006
Aircraft Type: Raytheon 400A
Owner/operator: L¡der T xi Areo S/A – Air Brasil
Registration Number: PR-MMS
Location: Near Apucarana Airport, PR (APU/SSAP) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: FlapsFlaps
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a near-miss situation during a flight from Apucarana to S?o Paulo Congonhas, Brazil, due to a hazard identified by the crew. The crew detected an apartment building ahead and attempted to avoid it, resulting in flaps striking the building. They subsequently continued the flight and landed safely.An aircraft experienced a near-miss situation during a flight from Apucarana to S?o Paulo Congonhas, Brazil, due to a hazard identified by the crew. The crew detected an apartment building ahead and attempted to avoid it, resulting in flaps striking the building. They subsequently continued the flight and landed safely.
Description
The aircraft was scheduled to operate a service to S?o Paulo Congonhas Airport from Apucarana with 5 Passengers and 2 Crew. While climbing after takeoff the crew noticed they were nearing an apartment building. The crew attempted to avoid the building but the flaps struck the building. The crew decided to continue to S?o Paulo and landed safely. Probable Cause: The poorly positioned building was a hazard to pilots and posed a risk to safe operations at the airport.
Source of Information
https://rzjets.net/aircraft/?reg=174291, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/6267328https://rzjets.net/aircraft/?reg=174291, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/6267328Primary Cause
Poorly positioned building hazard.Poorly positioned building hazard.Share on:
