Forced landing of Cessna 208B near Rio Branco, Brazil

No fatalities • Rio Branco, Brazil

A Cessna 208B experienced an engine failure during a go-around, resulting in a forced landing near Rio Branco International Airport.

What happened

On January 21, 2011, at approximately 1735 UTC, a Cessna 208B, registered as PR-RMI, was performing a go-around when the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The flight, operated by Rio Maderira Aerotaxi Ltda, was traveling from Tarauaca Aerodrome (SBTK) to Rio Branco International Airport (SBRB) in the State of Acre, Brazil.

Following the engine failure, the pilot performed a forced landing near the SBRB airport. There were no injuries to the pilot or the passenger, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jan 2011 CESSNA 208B accident near Rio Branco, Brazil?

A Cessna 208B experienced an engine failure during a go-around, resulting in a forced landing near Rio Branco International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jan 2011 CESSNA 208B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jan 2011 involved a CESSNA 208B, operated by Rio Maderira Aerotaxi Ltda, at Rio Branco, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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