Embraer EMB-145 landing accident at Vitoria da Conquista Airport

No fatalities • Bahia, Brazil

An Embraer EMB-145 sustained substantial damage after landing short of the runway during a visual approach in Bahia, Brazil.

What happened

On August 25, 2010, at approximately 1741 UTC, an Embraer EMB-145 LU, registered as PR-PSJ, was performing a commercial flight from Guarulhos (SBGR), Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV) in Bahia, Brazil.

While executing a visual approach under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with winds at 000 degrees at 10 knots, the aircraft landed short of the runway. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries among the 2 pilots, the flight attendant, or the 24 passengers on board.

Probable cause

No probable cause was identified in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 2010 EMBRAER EMB145 LU accident near Bahia, Brazil?

An Embraer EMB-145 sustained substantial damage after landing short of the runway during a visual approach in Bahia, Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2010 EMBRAER EMB145 LU accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 2010 involved a EMBRAER EMB145 LU, operated by PassaredoTransportes Aereos LTDA, at Bahia, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was identified in the source material.

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