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{{Short description|Fatal airplane crash in Brazil}} |
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{{Infobox aircraft occurrence |
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| name = 2023 Manaus Aerotaxi Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante crash |
| name = 2023 Manaus Aerotaxi Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante crash |
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| image = File:Embraer EMB 110 Rafael Luiz (29234922955).jpg |
| image = File:Embraer EMB 110 Rafael Luiz (29234922955).jpg |
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| caption = PT-SOG, |
| caption = PT-SOG, the aircraft involved in the accident in 2015, while still operated by its previous operator, [[Gensa]]. |
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| occurrence_type = Accident |
| occurrence_type = Accident |
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| date = 16 September |
| date = 16 September 2023 |
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| summary = Crashed on approach, under investigation |
| summary = Crashed on approach, under investigation |
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| site = [[Barcelos]], [[Brazil]] |
| site = [[Barcelos Airport]], [[Barcelos, Amazonas]], [[Brazil]] |
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| total_fatalities = |
| total_fatalities = |
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| total_survivors = |
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| aircraft_type = [[Embraer EMB |
| aircraft_type = [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante]] |
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| operator = [[Manaus |
| operator = [[Manaus Aerotáxi]] |
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| tail_number = PT-SOG |
| tail_number = PT-SOG |
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| origin = [[Eduardo Gomes International Airport]] |
| origin = [[Eduardo Gomes International Airport]] |
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| survivors = 0 |
| survivors = 0 |
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On 16 September 2023, an [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante|Embraer 110 Bandeirante]] of [[Manaus Aerotáxi |
On 16 September 2023, an [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante|Embraer 110 Bandeirante]] of [[Manaus Aerotáxi]] crashed on approach. The crash occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at [[Barcelos Airport]] while performing a [[go-around]], killing all 14 occupants on board.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Accident Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante PT-SOG |url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/345624 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref> All the occupants on board were tourists going to a fishing competition in [[Rio Negro (Amazon)|Rio Negro]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-16 |title=Avião cai no Amazonas e mata 14 pessoas, diz Defesa Civil |trans-title=Plane crashes in Amazonas and kills 14 people, says Civil Defense |url=https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2023/09/16/aviao-cai-no-interior-do-amazonas.ghtml |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=G1 |language=pt-br}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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The accident took place during the high rainy season.<ref name=merco /> |
The accident took place during the high rainy season.<ref name=merco /> |
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Barcelos is known for ecotourism activities, particularly fishing |
Barcelos is known for ecotourism activities, particularly fishing, and it is one of the main sport fishing destinations in Brazil.<ref name=merco /> |
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== Accident == |
== Accident == |
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The aircraft was on final approach |
The aircraft was on final approach after an aborted landing and an attempt to go-around in heavy rain and bad weather conditions when it crashed into an [[Embankment (earthworks)|embankment]] short of the runway. All the occupants on board the aircraft died. There was no post-crash fire.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-16 |title=Se estrelló una avioneta en la Amazonía brasileña: murieron las 14 personas a bordo |trans-title=A small plane crashed in the Brazilian Amazon: all 14 people on board died |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2023/09/16/se-estrello-una-avioneta-en-la-amazonia-brasilena-murieron-las-14-personas-a-bordo/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=[[Infobae]] |language=es-sp}}</ref> |
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Early reports |
Early reports stated that American citizens were among the victims;<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-17 |title=14 doden bij vliegtuigcrash in Amazonegebied Brazilië |trans-title=14 dead in plane crash in Amazon region of Brazil |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2490741-14-doden-bij-vliegtuigcrash-in-amazonegebied-brazilie |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=nos.nl |language=nl}}</ref> later reports stated that all the passengers were Brazilians.<ref name="merco">{{Cite web |title=14 killed in Brazilian Amazonia plane crash |url=https://en.mercopress.com/2023/09/18/14-killed-in-brazilian-amazonia-plane-crash |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=MercoPress |language=en}}</ref> |
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Due to the bad weather, other airplanes that approached at around the same time returned to Manaus.<ref name=merco /> |
Due to the bad weather, other airplanes that approached the airport at around the same time returned to Manaus.<ref name=merco /> |
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== Aircraft == |
== Aircraft == |
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The |
The aircraft involved in the accident was an [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante|Embraer 110 Bandeirante]] with [[aircraft registration|registration]] PT-SOG, built in 1991 with [[serial number]] 110490.<ref name="ASN-345624">{{Cite web | url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/345624 | title=Accident description PT-SOB | publisher=Aviation Safety Network | access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> |
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The EMB-110P1 is powered by two [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6|PT6A-34]] turboprop engines produced by Canadian manufacturer [[Pratt & Whitney Canada|Pratt & Whitney]]. |
The EMB-110P1 is powered by two [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6|PT6A-34]] turboprop engines produced by Canadian manufacturer [[Pratt & Whitney Canada|Pratt & Whitney]]. |
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==Investigation== |
==Investigation== |
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An investigation is launched into the cause of the accident. The bodies were taken to Manaus for formal identification.<ref> |
An investigation is launched into the cause of the accident. The bodies were taken to Manaus for formal identification.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-17 |title=Fourteen dead after plane crash in Brazilian Amazon |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-66835213 |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Aviation accidents and incidents in Brazil}} |
{{Aviation accidents and incidents in Brazil}} |
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[[Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2023]] |
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[[Category:2023 disasters in Brazil]] |
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[[Category:Accidents and incidents involving the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante]] |
[[Category:Accidents and incidents involving the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante]] |
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[[Category:History of Amazonas (Brazilian state)]] |
[[Category:History of Amazonas (Brazilian state)]] |
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[[Category:September 2023 events in Brazil]] |
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Accident | |
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Date | 16 September 2023 |
Summary | Crashed on approach, under investigation |
Site | Barcelos Airport, Barcelos, Amazonas, Brazil |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante |
Operator | Manaus Aerotáxi |
Registration | PT-SOG |
Flight origin | Eduardo Gomes International Airport |
Destination | Barcelos Airport |
Occupants | 14 |
Passengers | 12 |
Crew | 2 |
Fatalities | 14 |
Survivors | 0 |
On 16 September 2023, an Embraer 110 Bandeirante of Manaus Aerotáxi crashed on approach. The crash occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at Barcelos Airport while performing a go-around, killing all 14 occupants on board.[1] All the occupants on board were tourists going to a fishing competition in Rio Negro.[2]
Background
[edit]The accident took place during the high rainy season.[3]
Barcelos is known for ecotourism activities, particularly fishing, and it is one of the main sport fishing destinations in Brazil.[3]
Accident
[edit]The aircraft was on final approach after an aborted landing and an attempt to go-around in heavy rain and bad weather conditions when it crashed into an embankment short of the runway. All the occupants on board the aircraft died. There was no post-crash fire.[4]
Early reports stated that American citizens were among the victims;[5] later reports stated that all the passengers were Brazilians.[3]
Due to the bad weather, other airplanes that approached the airport at around the same time returned to Manaus.[3]
Aircraft
[edit]The aircraft involved in the accident was an Embraer 110 Bandeirante with registration PT-SOG, built in 1991 with serial number 110490.[6]
The EMB-110P1 is powered by two PT6A-34 turboprop engines produced by Canadian manufacturer Pratt & Whitney.
Investigation
[edit]An investigation is launched into the cause of the accident. The bodies were taken to Manaus for formal identification.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Accident Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante PT-SOG". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Avião cai no Amazonas e mata 14 pessoas, diz Defesa Civil" [Plane crashes in Amazonas and kills 14 people, says Civil Defense]. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "14 killed in Brazilian Amazonia plane crash". MercoPress. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Se estrelló una avioneta en la Amazonía brasileña: murieron las 14 personas a bordo" [A small plane crashed in the Brazilian Amazon: all 14 people on board died]. Infobae (in Spanish). 16 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "14 doden bij vliegtuigcrash in Amazonegebied Brazilië" [14 dead in plane crash in Amazon region of Brazil]. nos.nl (in Dutch). 17 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Accident description PT-SOB". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Fourteen dead after plane crash in Brazilian Amazon". BBC News. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.