Incident Overview
A flight en route from Maceió to Fortaleza experienced hydraulic problems while at cruising altitude. The crew reported the issue and received clearance to divert to Recife-Guararapes Airport for an emergency landing.
Approach and Landing
During the approach, the crew manually lowered the landing gear but could not confirm whether the gear was locked in the down position. Coordinating with air traffic control, the crew performed a low pass over the airport. ATC visually confirmed that all three landing gear appeared to be extended. Subsequently, the crew executed a second approach and landed the aircraft smoothly.
Gear Collapse and Runway Excursion
After rolling for a few dozen meters, the right main landing gear collapsed and retracted into its wheel well. The aircraft rolled to the right, veered off the runway, and struck a concrete block. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse as well.
Occupant Evacuation and Damage
All 168 occupants were evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.