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{{Infobox aircraft occurrence
| name = 2023 Manaus Aerotaxi Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante crash
| name = 2023 Manaus Aerotaxi Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante crash
| image = File:Embraer EMB 110 Rafael Luiz (29234922955).jpg
| image = File:Embraer EMB 110 Rafael Luiz (29234922955).jpg
| caption = PT-SOG, The aircraft involved on the accident in 2015, while still operated by its previous operator, [[Gensa]].
| caption = PT-SOG, the aircraft involved in the accident in 2015, while still operated by its previous operator, [[Gensa]].
| occurrence_type = Accident
| occurrence_type = Accident
| date = 16 September 2023
| date = 16 September 2023
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| total_survivors =
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| aircraft_type = [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante]]
| aircraft_type = [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante]]
| operator = [[Manaus Aerotaxi]]
| operator = [[Manaus Aerotáxi]]
| tail_number = PT-SOG
| tail_number = PT-SOG
| 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|Manaus Aerotaxi]] crashed on approach. The crash occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at [[Barcelos Airport]] while performing a [[Go-around|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 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 |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> The crash is the deadliest in Brazil since the crash of [[Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896|NOAR Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896]] in 2011.
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>


==Background==
==Background==
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== Accident ==
== Accident ==
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|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>
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>


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 |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 though 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>
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>


Due to the bad weather, other airplanes that approached the airport 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 />


== Aircraft ==
== Aircraft ==
The accident aircraft was an [[Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante|Embraer 110 Bandeirante]] with [[aircraft registration|registration]] PT-SOG, built in 1991 with [[manufacturer's serial number|c/n]] 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>
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>


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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Latest revision as of 02:02, 1 July 2024

2023 Manaus Aerotaxi Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante crash
PT-SOG, the aircraft involved in the accident in 2015, while still operated by its previous operator, Gensa.
Accident
Date16 September 2023
SummaryCrashed on approach, under investigation
SiteBarcelos Airport, Barcelos, Amazonas, Brazil
Aircraft
Aircraft typeEmbraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
OperatorManaus Aerotáxi
RegistrationPT-SOG
Flight originEduardo Gomes International Airport
DestinationBarcelos Airport
Occupants14
Passengers12
Crew2
Fatalities14
Survivors0

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

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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

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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

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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

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An investigation is launched into the cause of the accident. The bodies were taken to Manaus for formal identification.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Accident Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante PT-SOG". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b c d "14 killed in Brazilian Amazonia plane crash". MercoPress. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Accident description PT-SOB". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Fourteen dead after plane crash in Brazilian Amazon". BBC News. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.