No fatalities

Aircraft overrun at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport (2509)

Navegantes-Itajaí, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On February 9, 1998, an Avro 748 (registration 2509) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the mechanical or operational difficulties encountered after landing remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an overrun upon landing at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport, resulting in structural damage but no injuries.

What happened

Following the landing phase at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport, the flight crew encountered unspecified technical issues. As a result of these difficulties, the aircraft exited the runway and overran the paved surface. During the excursion, the plane's undercarriage was lost before the vehicle eventually came to a halt in an adjacent field of grass.

Findings

  • The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries among the 25 occupants on board.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being classified as damaged beyond repair.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the encounter with unknown difficulties immediately following touchdown.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the mechanical or operational difficulties encountered after landing remains undetermined.