Casualties unknown

2022-04-05: (PRAXH) — RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, BR

RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, BR

On April 5, 2022, an aircraft (registration PRAXH) was involved in an aviation accident near RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, BR. This summary draws on records from the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA).

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On 05APR2022, an ERJ 190-200 LR (PR-AXH) landing at Santos Dumont Airport touched down on RWY 20R instead of the authorized RWY 20L. The serious incident resulted in no damage or injuries.

Incident Overview

On April 5, 2022, at 22:10 UTC, an Embraer ERJ 190-200 LR aircraft, registration PR-AXH, operated by Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A., was involved in a serious incident classified as Aerodrome (ADRM) and Runway Incursion (RI) at Santos Dumont Airport (SBRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

The aircraft had departed from Congonhas Airport (SBSP), São Paulo, SP, at approximately 21:30 UTC on a scheduled public air transport flight. On board were five crew members and fifty-three passengers.

Sequence of Events

During the approach, air traffic control cleared the aircraft to land on runway 20L at Santos Dumont Airport. However, the landing was executed on runway 20R. The aircraft came to a stop without any damage.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft suffered no damage. All five crew members and fifty-three passengers exited the aircraft unharmed.

Investigation Findings

The investigation did not assign a single probable cause. The official report listed contributing factors but did not provide a definitive cause statement.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was an ERJ 190-200 LR, registration PR-AXH, manufactured by Embraer. It was operated by Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. under a regular public air transport category.