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Engine Failure Leads to Crash Landing Near Tucumã Airport (PT-OGM)

Tucumã, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On December 6, 1993, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration PT-OGM) operated by Transportes Aéreos Meridionais was involved in an aviation accident near Tucumã, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The probable cause was a deficiency in instruction received by the crew, leading to inadequate preparation for an engine failure at low altitude; inadequate maintenance that contributed to the engine failure, possibly due to compressor stall; and inadequate… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Tucumã Airport, an aircraft lost engine power and experienced high temperature, forcing an emergency landing in a prairie. All four occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Overview

An aircraft on final approach to Tucumã Airport experienced a loss of engine power and abnormally high engine temperature approximately 3 kilometers short of the runway threshold. The captain attempted an emergency landing, and the aircraft crash landed in a prairie. All four occupants escaped without injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation reported several findings: a deficiency in the instruction received by the crew, as they had not performed emergency training specific to that type of aircraft, leading to inadequate preparation for an engine failure at low altitude. There were also indications that maintenance services were inadequate and contributed to the engine failure, possibly due to a compressor stall. Additionally, the company's technical and operational oversight was deemed inadequate for not providing emergency situation training for crews operating that type of aircraft.

Probable cause

The probable cause was a deficiency in instruction received by the crew, leading to inadequate preparation for an engine failure at low altitude; inadequate maintenance that contributed to the engine failure, possibly due to compressor stall; and inadequate technical and operational oversight by the company.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 1993 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near Tucumã, Brazil?

On final approach to Tucumã Airport, an aircraft lost engine power and experienced high temperature, forcing an emergency landing in a prairie. All four occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 1993 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 1993 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration PT-OGM, operated by Transportes Aéreos Meridionais, at Tucumã, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The probable cause was a deficiency in instruction received by the crew, leading to inadequate preparation for an engine failure at low altitude; inadequate maintenance that contributed to the engine failure, possibly due to compressor stall; and inadequate technical and operational oversight by the company.

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