What happened
During a nighttime takeoff roll at Coari-Urucu Airport, the aircraft struck a tapir, which impacted the right main landing gear. Despite the collision, the crew proceeded with the standard takeoff sequence and maintained the flight path toward their destination.
After approximately two hours of flight time and the consumption of fuel, the flight arrived at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport. As the aircraft touched down, the right main gear collapsed under the impact. This structural failure caused the aircraft to veer toward the right side of the runway before coming to a complete stop.
There were no fatalities among the 49 occupants, all of whom managed to evacuate the plane safely. While the passengers and crew were unharmed, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- A wildlife strike involving a tapir occurred during the initial takeoff phase, damaging the right main landing gear.