Aircraft excursion at Oeiras Airfield following diversion

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

A twin-engine aircraft diverted to Oeiras Airfield due to poor weather, resulting in a runway excursion and one minor injury.

What happened

A business flight traveling from Teresina to Floriano was forced to change its destination after the pilot received reports of deteriorating weather conditions at the original arrival point. The flight, which included one pilot and seven passengers, opted to divert to Oeiras Airfield instead.

Upon arriving at the airfield, the twin engine airplane landed on runway 11. The runway surface was wet following recent rainfall. During the landing roll, the aircraft began to skid, leading to a loss of directional control. The plane veered off the left side of the runway and eventually stopped in a nearby wooded area, approximately 10 meters from the edge of the paved surface.

All eight people on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. While most occupants were unharmed, one passenger sustained slight injuries. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the damage.

Findings

  • The runway surface was wet due to recent rainfall, which contributed to the loss of control during the landing phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft skidded off the runway after landing on a wet surface during a diversion flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-03-18 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Oeiras, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft diverted to Oeiras Airfield due to poor weather, resulting in a runway excursion and one minor injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-03-18 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-03-18 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration PP-JBL, operated by Ciro Nogueira Comercio de Motocicletas, at Oeiras, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft skidded off the runway after landing on a wet surface during a diversion flight.

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