1985-06-23: Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante — Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA — Juara, Brazil

17 fatalities • Juara, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

Probable cause

A left engine faulty fuel injection nozzle caused a blow torch effect, damaging compressor turbine vane ring and causing thermal fatigue and loss of one of the turbine blades. The resulting imbalance ruptured the starting control bypass fuel return.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

After takeoff from Juara Airport, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency after the failure of the left engine. The crew was cleared to return and the rescue teams were dispatched at the airport. On final approach, during the last segment, the aircraft went out of control and struck the ground. It veered off runway and collided with an emergency vehicle (fire bombers truck) before coming to rest in flames. All 17 occupants were killed while no one on the ground was injured.

Probable cause (official findings): A left engine faulty fuel injection nozzle caused a blow torch effect, damaging compressor turbine vane ring and causing thermal fatigue and loss of one of the turbine blades. The resulting imbalance ruptured the starting control bypass fuel return.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-06-23 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Juara, Brazil?

After takeoff from Juara Airport, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency after the failure of the left engine. The crew was cleared to return and the rescue teams were dispatched at the airport. On final approach, during the last segment, the aircraft went out of control and struck the ground. It veered off…

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-06-23 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 17 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-06-23 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration PT-GJN, operated by Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA, at Juara, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A left engine faulty fuel injection nozzle caused a blow torch effect, damaging compressor turbine vane ring and causing thermal fatigue and loss of one of the turbine blades. The resulting imbalance ruptured the starting control bypass fuel return.

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