Aircraft crash during training flight at Brasília Airport

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

A training flight operating out of Brasília Airport ended in an aircraft accident, resulting in no injuries to the crew but total loss of the plane.

What happened

During a routine local training mission, an aircraft crashed while operating near Brasília Airport. The incident occurred as the crew was performing maneuvers associated with their flight training program. Following the impact, both the pilot and co-pilot managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Although the occupants escaped safely, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss. At the time of the accident, the specific sequence of events leading to the crash remained undetermined.

Findings

The exact reasons for the descent and subsequent impact are currently listed as unknown circumstances. No official determination has been released regarding whether mechanical failure or pilot error played a role in the loss of the airframe.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-06-18 BAe 125 accident near Brasília, Brazil?

A training flight operating out of Brasília Airport ended in an aircraft accident, resulting in no injuries to the crew but total loss of the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-06-18 BAe 125 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-06-18 involved a BAe 125, registration 2122, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Brasília, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident remains undetermined at this time.

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