On October 9, 1985, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-GKA) operated by Nordeste Linhas Aéreas Regionais was involved in an aviation accident near Vitória da Conquista, Brazil during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the captain elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend when he lost control of the aircraft. 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.
Shortly after takeoff from Vitória da Conquista Airport, a twin-engine airplane stalled and crashed about 2 km from the runway. Both pilots were killed. Official investigation could not determine exact cause but suggests a low pass maneuver.
Accident Details
A twin-engine airplane experienced difficulties in gaining sufficient height shortly after departing from Vitória da Conquista Airport. During the initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed approximately 2 kilometers from the end of the runway. The accident resulted in the fatal injury of both pilots on board.
Official Findings
The official investigation into the accident concluded that the exact cause could not be determined. However, investigators believe that the captain had elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend, during which control of the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the captain elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend when he lost control of the aircraft.
What happened in the 9 Oct 1985 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Vitória da Conquista, Brazil?
Shortly after takeoff from Vitória da Conquista Airport, a twin-engine airplane stalled and crashed about 2 km from the runway. Both pilots were killed. Official investigation could not determine exact cause but suggests a low pass maneuver.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 1985 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Oct 1985 involved an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration PT-GKA, operated by Nordeste Linhas Aéreas Regionais, at Vitória da Conquista, Brazil.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the captain elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend when he lost control of the aircraft.
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