Runway excursion at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport involving twin-engine cargo aircraft

No fatalities • Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating from Guarapuava ended in a runway overrun and collision with a wall at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport during night operations.

What happened

During a nighttime cargo operation originating from Guarapuava, a twin-engine aircraft initiated its descent toward Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport amidst unfavorable weather conditions. Upon reaching the destination, the aircraft landed on a runway that was covered in a wet surface. Following the landing, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently overran the runway limits. The sequence of events concluded when the plane struck a concrete wall.

As a result of the impact and the excursion, there were three injuries recorded among the occupants. The crew members involved sustained various levels of harm, with the pilot suffering from serious injuries during the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control and overran the runway after landing on a wet surface during night operations in adverse weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-06-06 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil?

A cargo flight operating from Guarapuava ended in a runway overrun and collision with a wall at Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport during night operations.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-06-06 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 2001-06-06 involved a 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 aircraft lost control and overran the runway after landing on a wet surface during night operations in adverse weather.

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