Fatal aircraft accident near Itaituba Airport

8 fatalities • Itaituba, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its initial climb shortly after departing from Itaituba Airport, resulting in eight fatalities.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a twin engine airplane departed from Itaituba Airport. During the early stages of the flight, specifically while the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the plane experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift led to a subsequent crash near the departure site.

There were eight fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, involving all occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the impact.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the primary factor leading to the accident was that the airplane stalled during the climb phase immediately following takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase after departing from Itaituba Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-10-04 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Itaituba, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its initial climb shortly after departing from Itaituba Airport, resulting in eight fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-10-04 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-10-04 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration PT-DVN, operated by Taxi Aero Cesar Aguiar, at Itaituba, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase after departing from Itaituba Airport.

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