Aircraft crash near Londrina-Governador José Richa airport

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

An aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway during its final approach to Londrina-Governador José Richa airport due to severe weather conditions.

What happened

During the final approach phase to the Londrina-Governador José Richa airport, an aircraft encountered severe weather conditions. While attempting to land, the flight was impacted by windshear, which disrupted the aircraft's stability. Following this encounter, the plane struck a small hill and continued into a field located before the runway threshold.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft by fire. There were seven injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred during the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the accident was the encounter with windshear during the approach.
  • Poor weather conditions at the time of the incident played a significant role in the sequence of events.

Probable cause

The aircraft encountered windshear during its final approach, leading to a collision with terrain short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-12-12 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Londrina, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway during its final approach to Londrina-Governador José Richa airport due to severe weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-12-12 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-12-12 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration PT-WUG, operated by Saneamento Servicos Avancados, at Londrina, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft encountered windshear during its final approach, leading to a collision with terrain short of the runway.

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