No fatalities

Aircraft Overruns Runway 29 at Santo Ângelo Airport after Floated Landing in Crosswinds (PT-GKT)

Santo Ângelo, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On July 25, 1987, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-GKT) operated by Rio-Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Ângelo, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Incorrect landing procedure and failure to initiate a go-around. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Santo Ângelo Airport, the crew encountered crosswinds up to 35 knots gusting. The airplane floated, landed too far down runway 29, and overran into a ravine after braking. All 13 occupants were rescued. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

On final approach to Santo Ângelo Airport, the flight crew encountered crosswinds gusting up to 35 knots. The airplane floated during the approach and eventually touched down too far along runway 29.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking maneuver. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway end and came to rest in a ravine.

Outcome

All 13 occupants were rescued from the aircraft. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The landing procedure was deemed incorrect, and the crew should have initiated a go-around.

Probable cause

Incorrect landing procedure and failure to initiate a go-around.