What happened
During a cargo flight departing from Rio Branco toward Cruzeiro do Sul, the aircraft encountered a significant incident during its initial climb. While performing the takeoff maneuver, the plane struck a truck on the runway or taxiway area. Following this impact, the crew made the decision to abort the mission and return to the airfield.
During the emergency return, the flight crew discovered that one of the primary landing gear assemblies failed to extend. To manage the weight and safety of the aircraft, the crew proceeded to burn off remaining fuel and discarded 30 sacks of the cargo, which consisted of rice and beans. The aircraft ultimately performed a belly landing. While there were no injuries reported among the crew, the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The sequence of events began with a collision between the plane and a truck during the takeoff phase.
- A mechanical failure involving the inability to lower the main landing gear necessitated an emergency landing procedure.