Aircraft crash near São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport

No fatalities • São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport following a collision with trees during a low-visibility approach.

What happened

During an approach to São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport, the flight crew encountered adverse weather characterized by heavy fog and reduced visibility. While performing the short final phase of the flight, the aircraft struck a line of trees located a few hundred meters before the runway threshold.

The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. There were 16 total occupants on board at the time of the accident, all of whom sustained injuries. Among the passengers and crew, three individuals were reported to have suffered serious injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicate that the primary factor was a failure to maintain sufficient altitude during the approach. The combination of dense fog and the crew's inability to recognize the decreasing altitude relative to the terrain led to the collision with obstacles short of the landing area.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain the necessary altitude during a low-visibility approach, leading to a collision with trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-05-07 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport following a collision with trees during a low-visibility approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-05-07 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-05-07 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration PT-GJW, operated by Rico Taxi Aéreo - Rondonia Importaçao e Comercio, at São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain the necessary altitude during a low-visibility approach, leading to a collision with trees.

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