9 fatalities

1987-09-08: BAe 125 (2129) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Carajás-Parauapebas, Brazil

Carajás-Parauapebas, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On September 8, 1987, a BAe 125 (registration 2129) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Carajás-Parauapebas, Brazil during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered a loss of altitude during the initial climb phase, leading to a fatal crash and explosion. 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 1781216039Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude while performing its initial climb. The descent concluded with a high-impact crash that triggered a massive explosion at the site.

There were nine fatalities recorded in the accident, as every person on board perished during the impact and subsequent fire. Among those lost was a prominent Brazilian government official.

Findings

The investigation indicates that the loss of altitude occurred immediately following departure from the runway. The sequence of events led to a catastrophic structural failure or impact resulting in a large-scale explosion.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a loss of altitude during the initial climb phase, leading to a fatal crash and explosion.