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Engine Failure Leads to Crash Landing at Macapá Airport; All Five Occupants Safe (PT-LEW)

Macapá, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On February 10, 2001, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration PT-LEW) operated by Heringer Taxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Macapá, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the second stage of the high pressure compressor disk in the left engine. Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of this failure, possibly following fatigue cracks or a construction defect. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Macapá Airport, a left engine explosion and fire led to a crash landing. All five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed. Investigation identified failure of the high pressure compressor disk.

Incident Details

During the final approach to Macapá Airport, the left engine of the aircraft exploded and caught fire. The aircraft subsequently lost height, descended below the glideslope, and crash-landed in a grassy area to the right of the runway. After coming to rest, the aircraft burst into flames. All five occupants escaped the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a failure of the second stage of the high pressure compressor disk in the left engine. Investigators were unable to pinpoint the exact reason for this failure, citing possibilities such as fatigue cracks or a construction defect. It was noted that the left engine had accumulated 3,000 flying hours since its last compressor overhaul.

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Frequently asked questions

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

On final approach to Macapá Airport, a left engine explosion and fire led to a crash landing. All five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed. Investigation identified failure of the high pressure compressor disk.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 2001 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?

Failure of the second stage of the high pressure compressor disk in the left engine. Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of this failure, possibly following fatigue cracks or a construction defect. The left engine had accumulated 3,000 flying hours since the last compressor overhaul.

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