Dual engine failure during approach to Montevideo-Carrasco Airport

No fatalities • Montevideo-Carrasco, Uruguay • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines while descending toward Montevideo-Carrasco Airport, resulting in an emergency landing.

What happened

During the descent phase toward Montevideo-Carrasco Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. Following the loss of power, the crew managed to execute an emergency landing in an open field situated approximately 11 km from the destination airport.

Despite the impact, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the occupants, all of whom were able to exit the aircraft safely. The aircraft, which carried the registrations CX-BJK and T-581, sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating under dual civil and military registrations.
  • The primary event was the simultaneous loss of power in both engines during the approach to the airport.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the descent phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-02-25 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Montevideo-Carrasco, Uruguay?

An aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines while descending toward Montevideo-Carrasco Airport, resulting in an emergency landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-02-25 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-02-25 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration T-581, operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU, at Montevideo-Carrasco, Uruguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the descent phase.

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