No fatalities

Engine Power Loss During Takeoff Leads to Overrun at Campo de Marte AFB (2143)

Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo), BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On October 14, 1980, an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (registration 2143) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo), Brazil during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of power on the right engine during takeoff for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff roll on runway 12 at Campo de Marte AFB, the right engine lost power. The crew aborted takeoff and braked, but the aircraft overran, struck a fence, crossed a road, and came to rest. Occupants were uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, a twin-engine aircraft was conducting a takeoff from Campo de Marte Air Force Base (AFB) on runway 12. During the takeoff roll, the right engine experienced a loss of power, prompting the flight crew to abort the departure.

Sequence of Events

The crew initiated an emergency braking maneuver in an attempt to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance. However, the airplane was unable to halt before the runway end. It overran the paved surface, struck a perimeter fence, then crossed an adjacent road before finally coming to a stop.

Aftermath

All four occupants on board evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage in the sequence of events and was subsequently assessed as damaged beyond repair. The accident site was secured for investigation.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of power on the right engine during takeoff for unknown reasons.