Fatal aircraft accident near Jacobina Airport

4 fatalities • Jacobina, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed near the end of the runway at Jacobina Airport following an engine failure during the initial climb.

What happened

During the takeoff phase from Jacobina Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power in its left engine. As the crew attempted to manage the emergency, the aircraft entered a steep left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the plane lost necessary altitude and collided with an electrical pole. The impact occurred near the end of the runway, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were four fatalities among the occupants of the flight.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with a power loss in the left engine during the initial climb.
  • The collision with an electric pole was a direct result of the aircraft losing altitude during a sharp turn.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the left engine during takeoff led to a loss of altitude and a subsequent collision with an electric pole.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-06-05 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Jacobina, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed near the end of the runway at Jacobina Airport following an engine failure during the initial climb.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-06-05 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-06-05 involved a Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-ENI, operated by Bahia Táxi Aéreo - BATA, at Jacobina, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power in the left engine during takeoff led to a loss of altitude and a subsequent collision with an electric pole.

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