Single-engine aircraft accident near Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport

1 fatality • Manaus-Aeroclube de Flores, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff from Manaus-Aeroclube de Flores Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a positioning flight departing from Manaus-Aeroclube de Flores Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a critical loss of altitude. The flight was intended to move the plane from the Aeroclube de Flores facility to the Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport.

Immediately following departure from runway 11, which measures 860 meters in length, the aircraft was unable to climb to a safe height. During this low-altitude phase, the plane struck an electric pole. The impact caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash into a nearby wooded area. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft failed to maintain sufficient altitude following takeoff.
  • The aircraft struck an electric pole during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to achieve adequate altitude after takeoff, leading to a collision with an electric pole and a subsequent stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-02-28 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Manaus-Aeroclube de Flores, Brazil?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff from Manaus-Aeroclube de Flores Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-02-28 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-02-28 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration PT-PTB, operated by Cleiton Taxi Aéreo, at Manaus-Aeroclube de Flores, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to achieve adequate altitude after takeoff, leading to a collision with an electric pole and a subsequent stall.

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