Engine failure and crash landing at Macapá Airport

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

An aircraft experienced an engine explosion and subsequent fire during its final approach to Macapá Airport, resulting in a crash landing.

What happened

During the final approach phase at Macapá Airport, the aircraft's left engine suffered an explosion that led to an active fire. This mechanical failure caused the plane to lose altitude and drop below the established glide path. The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing in a grassy field situated to the right of the runway. Upon impact, the plane caught fire and sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary event was an explosion in the left engine.
  • All five people on board managed to evacuate the wreckage.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the occupants.
  • The aircraft was destroyed during the incident.

Probable cause

An explosion in the left engine caused a loss of altitude and subsequent crash landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-02-10 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Macapá, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced an engine explosion and subsequent fire during its final approach to Macapá Airport, resulting in a crash landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-02-10 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-02-10 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration PT-LEW, operated by Heringer Taxi Aéreo, at Macapá, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An explosion in the left engine caused a loss of altitude and subsequent crash landing.

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