History of the Flight
On 8 June 2014 at 23:17 UTC, a TAP Portugal Airbus A330-200, registration CS-TOJ, was performing a 180-degree turn on runway 06 at Belém International Airport (SBBE), Belém, Brazil. The turn was conducted on a runway without a turn pad. During the maneuver, the aircraft departed the runway surface. The aircraft came to a stop and the crew initiated an evacuation.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A330-200, manufactured and operated by TAP Portugal. The registration was CS-TOJ. No further details on the aircraft's configuration or maintenance were specified in the report.
Aerodrome Information
Belém International Airport (SBBE) is located in Belém, Brazil. The incident occurred on runway 06, which does not have a turn pad. Information on runway dimensions and surface was not provided in the source.
Injuries and Damage
The report includes sections on injuries and aircraft damage. According to the report, no injuries to persons were recorded. The aircraft sustained damage, though the exact nature and extent were not detailed in the source.
Investigation
The incident was investigated by the Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves (GPIAA), the Portuguese civil aviation safety investigation authority. The final report was approved by the Director of GPIAA on 30 May 2016 and published as report number 16/INCID/2014. The report was issued in both Portuguese and English, with the Portuguese text prevailing in case of discrepancies.
The investigation focused on the circumstances of the runway excursion during the 180-degree turn without a turn pad. No analysis, conclusions, or probable cause were provided in the source excerpt.