Training flight accident at Brasília Airport

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

A training flight involving an aircraft performing simulated engine failure maneuvers resulted in a crash short of the runway threshold at Brasília Airport.

What happened

During a local training operation conducted at Brasília Airport, the crew was engaged in a flight profile designed to simulate emergency procedures. While on final approach, the instructor pilot initiated a maneuver involving a simulated failure of the right engine by reducing power to that unit. During this process, the aircraft experienced a stall and made contact with the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce.

Following the initial ground contact, the left engine failed to provide sufficient response, leading to a secondary stall. This sequence resulted in the final crash of the aircraft. The accident resulted in two injuries among the crew members, and the aircraft was completely destroyed during the event.

Findings

Investigations into the accident highlighted errors in flight management during the simulated emergency. Specifically, the pilot undergoing training failed to manage the propeller controls correctly. Additionally, there was a lack of adequate supervision provided by the instructor during the critical phase of the maneuver.

Probable cause

Improper use of propeller controls by the trainee and insufficient oversight by the instructor pilot.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1964-06-06 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Brasília, Brazil?

A training flight involving an aircraft performing simulated engine failure maneuvers resulted in a crash short of the runway threshold at Brasília Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1964-06-06 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1964-06-06 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-SPK, operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo, at Brasília, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Improper use of propeller controls by the trainee and insufficient oversight by the instructor pilot.

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