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Aircraft Crash After Engine Failure Near Ponta Pelada AFB (2185)

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On June 16, 1987, an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (registration 2185) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Manaus, Brazil in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a house shortly after takeoff from Ponta Pelada AFB due to an engine power loss, injuring all nine occupants and killing one person in the house.

Incident Overview Fifteen minutes after departing from Ponta Pelada AFB, an aircraft en route to Boa Vista experienced a loss of power in one of its engines. The crew decided to return to the departure point but was unable to maintain a safe altitude. The aircraft subsequently attempted an emergency landing and crashed into a house. All nine occupants aboard the aircraft were injured, and one person inside the house was killed. The official investigation attributed the probable cause to engine problems of unknown origin. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jun 1987 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident near Manaus, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed into a house shortly after takeoff from Ponta Pelada AFB due to an engine power loss, injuring all nine occupants and killing one person in the house.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1987 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jun 1987 involved an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, registration 2185, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Manaus, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine problems for unknown reasons

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