No fatalities

Emergency landing accident at Bocaiúva Airfield (PT-TBF)

Bocaiúva, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On November 4, 1978, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-TBF) operated by Nordeste Linhas Aéreas Regionais was involved in an aviation accident near Bocaiúva, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the emergency and subsequent crash during landing is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing during an attempted emergency landing at Bocaiúva Airfield.

What happened

During a flight, the crew encountered unspecified difficulties that necessitated an immediate diversion. The flight was redirected toward Bocaiúva Airfield to perform an emergency descent and landing.

As the aircraft approached the runway for its arrival, it impacted the ground during the landing phase. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed and rendered beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

The precise reason for the initial diversion remains undetermined, as the cause of the emergency was not identified prior to the impact.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the emergency and subsequent crash during landing is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Nov 1978 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Bocaiúva, Brazil?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing during an attempted emergency landing at Bocaiúva Airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Nov 1978 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Nov 1978 involved an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration PT-TBF, operated by Nordeste Linhas Aéreas Regionais, at Bocaiúva, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the emergency and subsequent crash during landing is currently unknown.