Narrative:
A Embraer C-95 Bandeirante operated by the Brazilian Air Force took off from Manaus Air Base at 07:30. On board were several military officials for a routine inspection visit to Boa Vista, Brazil.
Fifteen minutes after takeoff, one of the engines lost power. The crew decided to return to Manaus Air Base, but eventually the pilot had to carry out a forced landing near the Avenida Arterial Sul road. It struck a house, killing the inhabitant.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 16 June 1987 |
| Time: | 07:45 |
| Type: |  Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (EMB-110) |
| Operator: | Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB |
| Registration: | 2185 |
| MSN: | 110114 |
| First flight: | 1976 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9 |
| Ground casualties: | Fatalities: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Manaus, AM ( Brazil)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Manaus Air Base, AM (PLL/SBMN), Brazil |
| Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport, RR (BVB/SBBV), Brazil |
A Embraer C-95 Bandeirante operated by the Brazilian Air Force took off from Manaus Air Base at 07:30. On board were several military officials for a routine inspection visit to Boa Vista, Brazil.
Fifteen minutes after takeoff, one of the engines lost power. The crew decided to return to Manaus Air Base, but eventually the pilot had to carry out a forced landing near the Avenida Arterial Sul road. It struck a house, killing the inhabitant.
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
» Folha de Sao Paulo 17-6-1987Photos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Manaus Air Base, AM to Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport, RR as the crow flies is 668 km (417 miles).
Distance from Manaus Air Base, AM to Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport, RR as the crow flies is 668 km (417 miles).
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