3 fatalities

1995-11-28: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 (PP-BUJ) — Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA — Santarém, Brazil

Santarém, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On November 28, 1995, a Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 (registration PP-BUJ) operated by Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica - TABA was involved in an aviation accident near Santarém, Brazil during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781207535Data APIEditorial standards

During a night go-around at Santarém Airport, the crew descended below the MDA and struck the ground 1,600 meters short of the runway. One passenger was seriously injured; three other occupants were killed. A passenger occupied the copilot seat.

Approach and Go-Around

While conducting a night approach to Santarém Airport, the crew initiated a go-around procedure. The reason for the go-around was not specified in the investigation.

Second Approach and Descent Below MDA

During the second attempt to land, the crew descended below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) for unknown reasons. The aircraft subsequently struck the ground and crashed 1,600 meters short of the runway.

Occupants and Injuries

The accident resulted in one passenger being seriously injured and three other occupants being killed. The source does not specify the total number of occupants on board. It was reported that a passenger was occupying the copilot seat at the time of the accident.

Probable Cause

The investigation did not assign a probable cause; the crew's descent below the MDA was noted as having occurred for unknown reasons.