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Cargo Aircraft Overruns Wet Runway at Curitiba-Bacacheri, Three Occupants Injured (PT-EFU)

Curitiba-Bacacheri, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On June 6, 2001, an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá (registration PT-EFU) operated by Taxi Aéreo Weiss was involved in an aviation accident near Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The decision of the crew to land at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport was not appropriate due to poor weather conditions. The crew underestimated the weather conditions at destination and should take the decision to divert to a more suitable terrain. 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 report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine cargo aircraft overran a wet runway and collided with a concrete wall during a night landing at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport. All three occupants were injured, one seriously. The crew had descended through adverse weather conditions.

Incident

A twin-engine cargo aircraft conducting an uneventful cargo flight from Guarapuava initiated its descent to Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport under night conditions and adverse weather. After touching down on a wet runway surface, the aircraft lost control, overran the runway, and struck a concrete wall. All three occupants sustained injuries, with one of the pilots suffering serious injuries.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was that the crew's decision to land at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport was not appropriate given the poor weather conditions. The crew underestimated the weather at the destination and should have chosen to divert to a more suitable airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jun 2001 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil?

A twin-engine cargo aircraft overran a wet runway and collided with a concrete wall during a night landing at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport. All three occupants were injured, one seriously. The crew had descended through adverse weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jun 2001 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jun 2001 involved an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-EFU, operated by Taxi Aéreo Weiss, at Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The decision of the crew to land at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport was not appropriate due to poor weather conditions. The crew underestimated the weather conditions at destination and should take the decision to divert to a more suitable terrain.

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