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Single-Engine Aircraft Emergency Landing on Road After Right-Engine Vibration (CS-DAF)

Bragança, PortugalLanding (descent or approach)

On May 8, 1994, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration CS-DAF) operated by ATA - Aerocondor Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Bragança, Portugal during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

While en route from Lisbon to Bragança, an aircraft experienced right-engine vibration at 8,000 feet. The crew shut down the engine and attempted an emergency road landing, striking trees on final approach. All four occupants were slightly injured.

Incident Overview and Flight Phase The aircraft was operating en route from Lisbon to Bragança when the incident occurred. At the time, it was cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet above a cloud layer. During this phase of flight, the right engine began to exhibit vibration. ## Crew Response and Emergency Descent Within a few minutes of the vibration, the crew elected to shut down the right engine and feather its propeller. With the aircraft operating on one engine, the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude. As a result, the pilot decided to descend and attempt an emergency landing on a road. ## Impact and Occupant Injuries During the final approach for the emergency road landing, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. All four occupants aboard the aircraft sustained slight injuries.

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