On October 4, 1973, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration PT-DVN) operated by Taxi Aero Cesar Aguiar was involved in an aviation accident near Itaituba, Brazil during takeoff. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase after departing from Itaituba Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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 4 Oct 1973 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 4 Oct 1973 Britten-Norman Islander accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Oct 1973 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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