Runway overrun involving private aircraft at Manhuaçu-Elias Breder Airport

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

A private flight departing from Belo Horizonte-Pampulha experienced a runway excursion during landing at Manhuaçu-Elias Breder Airport, resulting in minor injuries.

What happened

A private executive flight traveling from Belo Horizonte-Pampulha to Manhuaçu ended in a runway excursion upon arrival at Manhuaçu-Elias Breder Airport. The aircraft, carrying a total of five people including two pilots and three passengers, was performing a standard descent when it touched down on runway 02.

Immediately following touchdown, the crew engaged the reverse thrust systems; however, the aircraft failed to decelerate as intended. In an attempt to stop the plane, the crew applied the brakes, which led to the bursting of the tires. Due to the loss of braking effectiveness and the inability to stop within the available runway length, the aircraft overran the end of the runway. During the excursion, the plane struck a fence and lost its undercarriage.

While all five occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage and no fire occurred, the incident resulted in two injuries, including a broken nose and a broken hand for one passenger.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the ineffective deceleration following the activation of reverse thrust, which subsequently led to tire failure and the inability to maintain the aircraft within the runway boundaries.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to slow down sufficiently after touchdown, leading to tire bursts and a subsequent runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-10-07 Cessna 550 Citation II accident near Manhuaçu, Brazil?

A private flight departing from Belo Horizonte-Pampulha experienced a runway excursion during landing at Manhuaçu-Elias Breder Airport, resulting in minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-10-07 Cessna 550 Citation II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-10-07 involved a Cessna 550 Citation II, registration PT-LJJ, operated by Agência Marítima Universal, at Manhuaçu, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to slow down sufficiently after touchdown, leading to tire bursts and a subsequent runway overrun.

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