On September 16, 2023, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-SOG) operated by Manaus Aerotáxi was involved in an aviation accident near Barcelos, Brazil during landing or approach. 14 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during a go-around maneuver in heavy rain and low visibility. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A charter flight traveling from Manaus crashed during a missed approach at Barcelos Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 14 people on board.
What happened
A charter flight operating from Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport crashed while attempting to land at Barcelos Airport. The flight, which had departed approximately two hours earlier, was carrying 12 passengers—Brazilian tourists traveling for a fishing excursion on the Río Negro—along with the crew.
As the aircraft was on its final approach to runway 09/27, the crew encountered challenging weather characterized by heavy rainfall and significantly diminished visibility. During the short final phase of the flight, the crew attempted to execute a go-around procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft type experienced an apparent stall, leading to a crash into an embankment situated near the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the plane and 14 fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants.
Findings
The accident occurred during a period of heavy rain and poor visibility.
The loss of control occurred during a transition to a go-around maneuver.
The aircraft struck an embankment near the airfield during the approach phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during a go-around maneuver in heavy rain and low visibility.
