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Bandeirante Ditches in Guanabara Bay After Engine Failure (2302)

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On October 20, 1985, an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (registration 2302) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Bandeirante aircraft ditched in Guanabara Bay after an engine failure on approach. All three crew members were rescued; the aircraft was lost.

Incident Overview

A Bandeirante aircraft, operating a skydiving flight, ditched in Guanabara Bay after encountering engine problems. The aircraft had departed Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport during the day, carrying 11 skydivers and three crew members for participation in an airshow. Following the successful exit of all skydivers, the crew returned to Galeão Airport. During the approach to runway 32, the captain decided to ditch the aircraft in the bay.

Rescue and Outcome

All three crew members were rescued from the water. The aircraft itself was lost, with no further details provided about its condition.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure for unknown reasons.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Oct 1985 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil?

A Bandeirante aircraft ditched in Guanabara Bay after an engine failure on approach. All three crew members were rescued; the aircraft was lost.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Oct 1985 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Oct 1985 involved an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, registration 2302, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons

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