Aircraft crash near Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport

2 fatalities • Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

A flight returning to Jundiaí crashed shortly after takeoff from Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

Following the transport of passengers to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport, the crew began the return flight to their base in Jundiaí. The flight departed from runway 11 during the night under conditions of limited visibility. Approximately two minutes after the departure, the aircraft reached an altitude of 300 feet and entered a cloud layer. As the flight continued its ascent, the aircraft performed a left turn and reached 700 feet before initiating a right turn.

Following this maneuver, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The impact occurred in a field situated approximately 3 km northeast of the airport, in the vicinity of the Guatupê Police Academy. The wreckage of the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were 2 fatalities involving the flight crew.

Findings

At the time of the accident, the flight was operating in marginal weather conditions characterized by nighttime operations and a cloud base at 300 feet, which contributed to poor visibility during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while flying through clouds in low-visibility nighttime conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-08-22 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Brazil?

A flight returning to Jundiaí crashed shortly after takeoff from Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2007-08-22 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-08-22 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration PT-SDB, operated by Two Taxi Aéreo, at Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while flying through clouds in low-visibility nighttime conditions.

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