Aircraft crash near Londrina-Governador José Richa Airport

8 fatalities • Londrina, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft owned by Fenatracoop crashed into a hangar near Londrina, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft, operated by the Fenatracoop cooperative, was performing a flight from Cuiabá-Marechal Rondon Airport to Londrina. The flight was carrying a total of eight people, consisting of two pilots and six passengers, which included three adults and three children.

During the final approach to runway 13 at Londrina-Governador José Richa Airport, the pilot contacted air traffic control to report that the left engine had lost power. Shortly after this communication, the aircraft became uncontrollable and struck a hangar located approximately 9.2 km before the runway threshold. The impact with the structure, which contained six tanker trucks, triggered multiple explosions. The collision resulted in the total destruction of both the aircraft and the hangar.

Findings

The crash resulted in eight fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. While the impact and subsequent fires caused significant damage to the facility and its contents, there were no injuries reported to individuals on the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of power in the left engine during its final approach, leading to a loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-07-31 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Londrina, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft owned by Fenatracoop crashed into a hangar near Londrina, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-07-31 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-07-31 involved a Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-EFQ, operated by Fenatracoop, at Londrina, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of power in the left engine during its final approach, leading to a loss of control.

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