Runway excursion at Tarauacá Airport

No fatalities • Tarauacá, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck obstacles after a loss of control during braking at Tarauacá Airport.

What happened

Following the completion of the landing phase at Tarauacá Airport, the crew attempted to initiate standard braking procedures. During this process, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of directional control. As a result, the plane departed the runway surface and moved into the surrounding area.

During the excursion, the aircraft collided with multiple obstacles before eventually coming to a stop in a ditch. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew. All 23 occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage without harm.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost control during the braking procedure immediately after landing.
  • The sequence of events led to a collision with various objects off the runway.
  • The structural damage to the aircraft was severe enough to render it a total loss.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during the braking phase of the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-10-20 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Tarauacá, Brazil?

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck obstacles after a loss of control during braking at Tarauacá Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-10-20 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-10-20 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration PT-TVA, operated by TAVAJ Linhas Aéreas, at Tarauacá, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during the braking phase of the landing.

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