Emergency landing of aircraft near Tucumã Airport

No fatalities • Tucumã, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced engine failure and high temperatures during its final approach to Tucumã Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward the runway threshold at Tucumã Airport, the aircraft experienced a significant mechanical failure. Approximately 3 km from the runway, the engine suffered a loss of power accompanied by excessive operating temperatures.

In response to the engine malfunction, the captain initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently impacted a prairie, resulting in a crash landing. Despite the impact, all four occupants of the aircraft managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the damage sustained during the incident.

Findings

  • The engine experienced a loss of power.
  • The engine temperature reached levels that were too high for safe operation.

Probable cause

The engine lost power and experienced overheating during the final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-12-06 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near Tucumã, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced engine failure and high temperatures during its final approach to Tucumã Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-12-06 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-12-06 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 engine lost power and experienced overheating during the final approach.

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