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Embraer EMB-810C Crashes During Forced Landing in Manaus, Killing Pilot and Five Passengers

Manaus, Brazil

On May 13, 2010, an EMBRAER EMB-810C operated by Paulo Jonas Da Cruz Flores was involved in an aviation accident near Manaus, Brazil. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 13, 2010, an Embraer EMB-810C (PT-EUJ) was destroyed after impacting terrain during a forced landing near Manaus, Brazil. The pilot and five passengers were killed. The flight was from Manaus to Maues.

Accident Details

On May 13, 2010, at approximately 1900 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-810C, Brazilian registration PT-EUJ, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a forced landing near Manaus, Brazil. The pilot and five passengers were killed. The flight originated from Manaus, Brazil (SWFN) and was destined for Maues, Brazil (SWMW). The flight was conducted under Brazilian flight regulations.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil. Further information may be obtained from:

Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center SHIS - QI 05 - VI COMAR Brasilia -DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 Tel: 55 61 3364 8800 Fax: 53 61 3365 1004 Email: [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Brazil.