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Fatal Stall and Crash on Final Approach at Barcelos Airport (PT-SOG)

Barcelos, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

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. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered PT-SOG
Aircraft registered PT-SOG. Photo: Rafael Luiz Canossa / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A charter aircraft crashed into an embankment near runway 09/27 at Barcelos Airport after stalling during a go-around in heavy rain. All 14 occupants, including 12 Brazilian tourists, were killed.

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions During the final approach to Barcelos Airport, the flight crew encountered adverse weather characterized by heavy rainfall and reduced visibility. The aircraft was operating a charter flight that had departed from Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport approximately two hours before the accident. The passengers were Brazilian tourists traveling to Barcelos for sport fishing on the Río Negro. ## Go-Around and Impact As the aircraft reached short final, the crew initiated a go-around procedure. During this maneuver, the airplane apparently stalled and crashed into an embankment located near runway 09/27. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. ## Casualties and Passenger Details The accident resulted in the deaths of all 14 occupants on board. Among the fatalities were 12 Brazilian tourists who were en route to the destination for recreational fishing activities. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or operator.