On February 16, 2016, an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá (registration PT-WZA) operated by Agropecuária Jogil was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Isabel, Brazil in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An unforeseen in-flight situation necessitated an emergency landing on a roadway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.