Runway excursion at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport

No fatalities • Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport due to low visibility caused by fog.

What happened

During an approach to Navegantes-Itajaí Airport, the flight encountered heavy fog that restricted visibility to approximately 500 meters. The aircraft touched down roughly 460 meters beyond the runway threshold. Following the landing, the plane lost stability and drifted toward the right side of the runway, where it struck the runway lighting system.

The impact caused the collapse of both the nose gear and the right main landing gear, bringing the vehicle to a halt on the airfield. There were no injuries reported among the two pilots on board. However, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the excursion was extremely limited visibility caused by fog conditions during the landing phase.

Probable cause

Low visibility due to foggy conditions led to an unstable landing and subsequent runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-04-29 NAMC YS-11 accident near Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport due to low visibility caused by fog.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-04-29 NAMC YS-11 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-04-29 involved a NAMC YS-11, registration PP-CTI, operated by Cruzeiro do Sul, at Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Low visibility due to foggy conditions led to an unstable landing and subsequent runway excursion.

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