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Overrun and Fire After Tailwind Landing at Canela Airport (PT-LQG)

Canela, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On October 31, 1997, a Cessna 500 Citation (registration PT-LQG) operated by DM Construtora de Obras was involved in an aviation accident near Canela, Brazil during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration, marginal weather conditions with limited visibility due to rain, landing with a tailwind component of 15–20 knots, wet runway surface, runway length of 1,250 metres, landing too far down the runway, poor braking action due to the… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

An aircraft overran a wet runway at Canela Airport after landing with a tailwind, resulting in a fire that destroyed the aircraft and killed all three occupants.

Incident

An aircraft approaching Canela Airport encountered marginal weather conditions with rain and visibility estimated between 1,500 and 2,000 metres. The crew completed the landing with a tailwind component of 15 to 20 knots. The aircraft touched down too far along the wet runway, which had a length of 1,250 metres. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the runway, went down an embankment, crossed a road, and came to rest against houses. The aircraft then burst into flames and was destroyed. The three occupants were killed.

Probable Cause

The investigation identified several findings as the probable cause: wrong approach configuration; marginal weather conditions with limited visibility due to rain; landing with a tailwind component of 15–20 knots; a wet runway surface; the limited runway length of 1,250 metres; landing too far down the runway, reducing the available landing distance; poor braking action due to the wet surface; and the crew's failure to initiate a go-around procedure.

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 1997 Cessna 500 Citation accident near Canela, Brazil?

An aircraft overran a wet runway at Canela Airport after landing with a tailwind, resulting in a fire that destroyed the aircraft and killed all three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 1997 Cessna 500 Citation accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 1997 involved a Cessna 500 Citation, registration PT-LQG, operated by DM Construtora de Obras, at Canela, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration, marginal weather conditions with limited visibility due to rain, landing with a tailwind component of 15–20 knots, wet runway surface, runway length of 1,250 metres, landing too far down the runway, poor braking action due to the wet surface, and failure to initiate a go-around procedure.

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