Engine failure leads to runway overrun at Campo de Marte AFB

No fatalities • Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo), Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of power in its right engine during takeoff, resulting in an excursion from the runway at Campo de Marte AFB.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll on runway 12 at Campo de Marte AFB, the right engine of the aircraft suffered a sudden loss of power. In response to the engine failure, the crew attempted to abort the takeoff by applying emergency braking.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft could not be halted within the available runway length. The plane overran the end of the strip, where it subsequently collided with a perimeter fence and crossed an adjacent road before finally coming to a stop.

Findings

  • All four occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without any injuries.
  • While there were no human casualties, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the loss of power in the right engine during the initial takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an unexplained loss of power in its right engine during the takeoff roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-10-14 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident near Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo), Brazil?

An aircraft experienced a loss of power in its right engine during takeoff, resulting in an excursion from the runway at Campo de Marte AFB.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-10-14 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-10-14 involved a Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, registration 2143, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo), Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an unexplained loss of power in its right engine during the takeoff roll.

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