Go-around accident at Uberlândia Airport

No fatalities • Uberlândia, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a stall and crash during a missed approach attempt at Uberlândia Airport, resulting in injuries to all nine people on board.

What happened

During the final approach phase at Uberlândia Airport, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure after determining that the aircraft's position was incorrect. While maintaining an altitude of approximately 500 feet, the aircraft experienced a sudden right bank and subsequently entered a stall.

The resulting crash occurred in a field situated roughly 1,400 meters before reaching the threshold of runway 04. Following the impact, investigators located the wreckage approximately 900 meters to the right of the runway's extended centerline. The accident resulted in nine injuries and the total destruction of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The pilot attempted a missed approach due to an improper approach path.
  • The aircraft underwent a sudden roll to the right followed by a loss of airspeed and lift.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall and crashed following a sudden right bank during a go-around maneuver.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-12-14 Avro 748 accident near Uberlândia, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced a stall and crash during a missed approach attempt at Uberlândia Airport, resulting in injuries to all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-12-14 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-12-14 involved a Avro 748, registration PP-VDQ, operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense, at Uberlândia, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall and crashed following a sudden right bank during a go-around maneuver.

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