2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Eirunepé-Amaury Feitosa Tomaz Airport (PT-GKW)

Eirunepé-Amaury Feitosa Tomaz, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On January 31, 1978, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-GKW) operated by Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA was involved in an aviation accident near Eirunepé-Amaury Feitosa Tomaz, Brazil during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during takeoff from Eirunepé-Amaury Feitosa Tomaz Airport, resulting in two fatalities and twelve injuries.

What happened

During the initial phase of flight at Eirunepé-Amaury Feitosa Tomaz Airport, an aircraft experienced a fatal accident while attempting to depart. The incident occurred during the takeoff roll, leading to a crash that resulted in the deaths of both pilots. While the crew members did not survive, there were 12 passengers on board who sustained various injuries during the impact.

Findings

The specific reasons for the accident remain undetermined, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. No official investigation details regarding mechanical failure or environmental factors have been released to clarify why the departure failed.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.