On June 5, 1997, an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá (registration PT-ENI) operated by Bahia Táxi Aéreo - BATA was involved in an aviation accident near Jacobina, Brazil during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The following findings were identified: - Poor crew training, - Pool fuel consumption calculation on part of the crew, - Wrong crew's decision to fly on one engine, - Inappropriate of aircraft controls, - Poor crew coordination, - Poor flight planning. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Shortly after takeoff from Jacobina Airport, the left engine lost power during initial climb. The crew initiated a sharp left turn, resulting in loss of altitude, striking an electric pole, and crashing near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Accident Narrative
Shortly after takeoff from Jacobina Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power. The crew initiated a sharp turn to the left. The aircraft then lost height, struck an electric pole, and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable Cause Findings
The official investigation identified the following findings:
Poor crew training
Pool fuel consumption calculation on part of the crew