No fatalities

2016-03-18: Beechcraft 90 King Air (PP-JBL) — Ciro Nogueira Comercio de Motocicletas — Oeiras, Brazil

Oeiras, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On March 18, 2016, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration PP-JBL) operated by Ciro Nogueira Comercio de Motocicletas was involved in an aviation accident near Oeiras, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Contributing factors: Application of commands - undetermined; Flight indiscipline - contributed; Influence of the environment - undetermined; Pilot judgment - contributed; Decision-making process - contributed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781192503Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine business aircraft carrying eight occupants, including a senator and vice-governor, skidded off wet runway 11 at Oeiras Airfield after diverting due to weather. One passenger suffered minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

On a business flight from Teresina to Floriano, a twin-engine aircraft carrying seven passengers and one pilot diverted to Oeiras Airfield after the pilot was informed of deteriorating weather conditions at the intended destination. Among the occupants were Senator Ciro Nogueira and Vice-Governor Margarete Coelho of the State of Piauí.

Landing and Runway Excursion

The aircraft touched down on runway 11, which was wet from recent rainfall. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft began to skid. The pilot lost control, and the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway, coming to rest in a wooded area approximately 10 meters from the runway edge.

Occupant Injuries and Aircraft Damage

All eight occupants were rescued from the aircraft. One passenger sustained minor injuries; no other injuries were reported. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Official Findings

The official investigation identified contributing factors to the accident. These included undetermined aspects of control application, flight indiscipline for landing on a non-approved runway without justifiable reason, undetermined environmental influences from the wet and puddled runway, and failures in pilot judgment and decision-making processes. The pilot did not fully assess the risks of landing on an unapproved, wet runway, which affected directional control and braking performance.

Probable cause

Contributing factors: Application of commands - undetermined; Flight indiscipline - contributed; Influence of the environment - undetermined; Pilot judgment - contributed; Decision-making process - contributed.