Narrative:
The Bandeirante was preparing to drop 10 parachutists near Rio de Janeiro when one of the parachutists struck the elevator. The pilot lost control of the airplane. It crashed into a condominium.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 8 May 1998 |
| Type: |  Embraer C-95B Bandeirante (EMB-110) |
| Operator: | Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB |
| Registration: | 2322 |
| MSN: | 110434 |
| First flight: | 1984 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 10 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 13 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ ( Brazil)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Rio de Janiero-Afonsos Air Force Base, RJ (SBAF), Brazil |
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The Bandeirante was preparing to drop 10 parachutists near Rio de Janeiro when one of the parachutists struck the elevator. The pilot lost control of the airplane. It crashed into a condominium.
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