Incident Overview
On January 21, 2011, at approximately 1735 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 208B aircraft, Brazilian registration PR-RMI, operated by Carlos Madeira Aerotaxi Ltda, suffered an engine failure while executing a go-around. The maneuver occurred near Rio Branco International Airport (SBRB) in the State of Acre, Brazil. The pilot performed a forced landing in the vicinity of the airport. Neither the pilot nor the passenger reported injuries, but the airplane was substantially damaged.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Tarauaca Aerodrome (SBTK), Brazil, and was destined for SBRB. The go-around was initiated during the approach phase, at which point the engine failure occurred. Specific conditions such as weather or time of day are not recorded in the source.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft was a Cessna 208B, a single-engine turboprop commonly used for cargo and passenger transport. The operator, Carlos Madeira Aerotaxi Ltda, is a Brazilian air taxi company. The aircraft's registration, PR-RMI, was noted at the time of the incident.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Brazil, specifically the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA). No probable cause has been stated in the source material; therefore, no causal factors are attributed in this report.