Aircraft accident near Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport

3 fatalities • Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Curitiba after encountering technical difficulties during an emergency diversion.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Campo de Marte AFB, located near São Paulo, as part of a flight destined for Porto Alegre with a scheduled stop in Florianópolis. The flight was transporting a total of 16 people, consisting of 13 passengers and three crew members.

During the cruise phase of the flight toward Florianópolis, the crew experienced technical issues. In response to these complications, an emergency was declared, and the aircraft was authorized to divert to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport. While performing the final approach to runway 33, the twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall. The impact occurred in a grassy field situated approximately 3,600 metres before the runway threshold.

The accident resulted in three fatalities, including one pilot, and left 13 injuries among the remaining occupants.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the final approach phase following an emergency diversion due to technical malfunctions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-12-26 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident near Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Curitiba after encountering technical difficulties during an emergency diversion.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-12-26 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-12-26 involved a Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, registration 2292, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the final approach phase following an emergency diversion due to technical malfunctions.

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