No fatalities

1988-01-21: Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (PT-GJQ) — Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA — Vilhena, Brazil

Vilhena, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On January 21, 1988, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-GJQ) operated by Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA was involved in an aviation accident near Vilhena, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the aircraft's speed was too low during the last sharp turn, causing the aircraft to stall and crash. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781215537Data APIEditorial standards

During final approach to Vilhena Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed 2 km short of the runway after a sharp turn, injuring all 13 occupants. The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Overview

On final approach to Vilhena Airport, the crew was completing a last turn to join the approach path when the aircraft stalled and crashed approximately 2 km short of the runway threshold. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, and all 13 occupants were injured.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the aircraft's speed was too low during the last sharp turn, causing the aircraft to stall and crash. No other causal factors were identified in the report.

Aircraft and Occupants

The aircraft involved was damaged beyond repair. All 13 people on board—including crew and passengers—suffered injuries during the crash.

Location and Approach

The accident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to Vilhena Airport. The crash site was located about 2 km short of the runway threshold, after the crew executed a sharp turn to align with the approach path.

Probable cause

It was determined that the aircraft's speed was too low during the last sharp turn, causing the aircraft to stall and crash.