Narrative:
During a simulated asymmetrical power takeoff, the co-pilot lost control. Thrust was increased, but the engine stalled. The Boeing then rolled left and crashed.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Failure to follow procedures, attempted operation with known deficiencies and inadequate supervision were factors.
accident date: 22-02-1983
type: Boeing 737-2A1C
registration: PP-SNC
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 22 February 1983 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-2A1C |
| Operator: | VASP - Viação Aérea São Paulo |
| Registration: | PP-SNC |
| MSN: | 21187/443 |
| First flight: | 1975-12-12 (7 years 2 months) |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO) ( Brazil)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO/SBEG), Brazil |
| Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO/SBEG), Brazil |
During a simulated asymmetrical power takeoff, the co-pilot lost control. Thrust was increased, but the engine stalled. The Boeing then rolled left and crashed.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: Failure to follow procedures, attempted operation with known deficiencies and inadequate supervision were factors.
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Loss of control
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accident date: 22-02-1983
type: Boeing 737-2A1C
registration: PP-SNC
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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