Overview
On March 11, 2013, at 00:27 UTC, a Cessna 206 aircraft, registration N209B, experienced an engine failure while maneuvering near Manaus, Brazil. The pilot executed an emergency landing on a public road, during which the aircraft collided with obstacles and sustained substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger suffered minor injuries.
Flight History
The aircraft was on a transfer flight from the United States to Bolivia, with a planned route crossing Brazilian territory. It entered Brazil at the Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport (SBBV) in Boa Vista, Roraima, on March 10, 2013. The next day, it departed SBBV for Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG) in Manaus, Amazonas, to continue its journey to Bolivia.
Accident Sequence
While entering the traffic pattern at SBEG, the pilot reported an engine failure to the control tower. Unable to reach the runway, the pilot conducted an emergency landing on a public road located north of the airport. During the landing, the left wing struck a post, and the aircraft subsequently hit several other obstacles before coming to rest. The aircraft's annual inspection had expired the day before the accident, and its 100-hour inspection was also overdue. Additionally, the aircraft operated the night segment from SBBV to SBEG without being certified for instrument flight.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted by the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA). The pilot returned to the United States the day after the accident without providing information to the Brazilian investigation authority. It was not possible to verify the validity of the pilot's medical certificate, technical qualifications, or experience for the flight. Due to evidence of intentional non-compliance with aeronautical regulations, the investigation was interrupted, as further inquiry was deemed unlikely to contribute to accident prevention.