Runway excursion during training flight at Ponta Pelada AFB

No fatalities • Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after veering off the runway during a local training mission at an airbase in Manaus.

What happened

During a routine local training mission at Ponta Pelada AFB in Manaus, an aircraft lost control immediately following its arrival on the ground. As the crew was completing the landing phase of the flight, the plane veered away from the runway centerline. The aircraft subsequently exited the paved surface and came to a stop several dozen meters away from the runway.

Findings

While the aircraft suffered damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew. The primary factor in the incident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and became uncontrollable during the landing phase of a training flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-05-15 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after veering off the runway during a local training mission at an airbase in Manaus.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-05-15 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-05-15 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration 2361, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and became uncontrollable during the landing phase of a training flight.

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