Narrative:
The aircraft took off from Guarulhos International Airport bound for Porto Alegre, Brazil. On this flight, there would also be the final evaluation of the first officer, with a view to promotion to captain.
The flight took place normally, without any abnormalities until the moment of landing.
The weather conditions of the destination were poor with rain, strong wind with gusts and windshear indications in the vicinity of the airport.
The aircraft performed the NDB ECHO 2 approach for runway 29. During the landing, the aircraft floated over the runway, touching down approximately 1000 meters past the threshold. After the touchdown, the aircraft ran for about 1400 metres before it suffered a runway excursion and collided with a ditch. The aircraft suffered severe damage.
Contributing factors
a. Human Factor
(1) Physiological Aspect - Did Not Contribute
(2) Psychological Aspect - Contributed
From the knowledge of the prevailing weather conditions, it was possible for pilots to predict the possibility of "windshear" in the aerodrome area. In the meantime, they proceeded to land in compliance with the company's operational standards.
b. Material Factor - No contribution
c. Operational Factor
(1) Adverse Weather Conditions - Contributed
Adverse meteorological phenomena, with regard to the tailwind component, cross wind and heavy rain, substantially interfered with the operation of the aircraft in the landing phase, leading to abnormal circumstances and loss of ground control.
(2) Poor Infrastructure - Contributed
The meteorological information reported to the aircraft was being obtained from measuring points located in the control tower, and not in the vicinity of the runway.
Runway excursion
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Sunday 27 February 2000 |
| Time: | 20:21 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-4Y0 |
| Operator: | Transbrasil |
| Registration: | PT-TEO |
| MSN: | 24692/1963 |
| First flight: | 1990-11-21 (9 years 3 months) |
| Total airframe hrs: | 32670 |
| Cycles: | 27913 |
| Engines: | 2 CFMI CFM56-3C1 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 110 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 117 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho Airport, RS (POA) ( Brazil)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, SP (GRU/SBGR), Brazil |
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS (POA/SBPA), Brazil | |
| Flightnumber: | TR202 |
The aircraft took off from Guarulhos International Airport bound for Porto Alegre, Brazil. On this flight, there would also be the final evaluation of the first officer, with a view to promotion to captain.
The flight took place normally, without any abnormalities until the moment of landing.
The weather conditions of the destination were poor with rain, strong wind with gusts and windshear indications in the vicinity of the airport.
The aircraft performed the NDB ECHO 2 approach for runway 29. During the landing, the aircraft floated over the runway, touching down approximately 1000 meters past the threshold. After the touchdown, the aircraft ran for about 1400 metres before it suffered a runway excursion and collided with a ditch. The aircraft suffered severe damage.
Probable Cause:
Contributing factors
a. Human Factor
(1) Physiological Aspect - Did Not Contribute
(2) Psychological Aspect - Contributed
From the knowledge of the prevailing weather conditions, it was possible for pilots to predict the possibility of "windshear" in the aerodrome area. In the meantime, they proceeded to land in compliance with the company's operational standards.
b. Material Factor - No contribution
c. Operational Factor
(1) Adverse Weather Conditions - Contributed
Adverse meteorological phenomena, with regard to the tailwind component, cross wind and heavy rain, substantially interfered with the operation of the aircraft in the landing phase, leading to abnormal circumstances and loss of ground control.
(2) Poor Infrastructure - Contributed
The meteorological information reported to the aircraft was being obtained from measuring points located in the control tower, and not in the vicinity of the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
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accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
accident date: 27-02-2000
type: Boeing 737-4Y0
registration: PT-TEO
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 São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, SP to Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS as the crow flies is 863 km (539 miles).
Distance from São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, SP to Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS as the crow flies is 863 km (539 miles).
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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