Emergency landing of aircraft in Santa Isabel

No fatalities • Santa Isabel, Brazil • Flight

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on a roadway in Santa Isabel following an unexpected in-flight situation.

What happened

While operating in transit, the pilot of the aircraft encountered an unforeseen complication during the flight. In response to this developing situation, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to perform a landing on a road located in Santa Isabel.

During the landing sequence, the aircraft struck several obstacles on the roadway before finally coming to a stop. Despite the impact with various objects, all three occupants were able to exit the aircraft without sustaining injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the event and was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft was forced into an unplanned landing due to an unexpected situation encountered during the en route phase of flight.

Probable cause

An unforeseen in-flight situation necessitated an emergency landing on a roadway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-02-16 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Santa Isabel, Brazil?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on a roadway in Santa Isabel following an unexpected in-flight situation.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-02-16 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 2016-02-16 involved a Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-WZA, operated by Agropecuária Jogil, at Santa Isabel, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unforeseen in-flight situation necessitated an emergency landing on a roadway.

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