On March 18, 1991, a Learjet 25 (registration PT-LLL) operated by Consul Táxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Brasília, Brazil during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed eight kilometers short of the runway during a nighttime approach to Brasilia Airport, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.
What happened
During a night flight operation, the aircraft was conducting an approach to land at Brasilia Airport. The flight did not reach the airport infrastructure and instead impacted the ground approximately eight kilometers prior to the runway threshold. The collision with the terrain occurred while the aircraft was in the final stages of its descent for landing.
Findings
The incident resulted in a total loss of life, with all seven occupants on board perishing in the crash. The proximity of the impact site to the intended runway indicates that the aircraft failed to complete the approach safely.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 18 Mar 1991 Learjet 25 accident near Brasília, Brazil?
An aircraft crashed eight kilometers short of the runway during a nighttime approach to Brasilia Airport, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Mar 1991 Learjet 25 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Mar 1991 involved a Learjet 25, registration PT-LLL, operated by Consul Táxi Aéreo, at Brasília, Brazil.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…