Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante

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ZS-LGP

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Plain, Valley

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Phalaborwa – Johannesburg

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110-402

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1982

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MN206

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On approach to Johannesburg-Jan Smuts Airport, the twin engine aircraft suffered an in-flight explosion, broke in two and crashed in a industrial area located in Germiston, about 13 km southwest from the airport. The cockpit was found about 250 meters from the main wreckage and all 17 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the accident was the consequence of an in-flight explosion caused by the detonation of a bomb. A mineworker encountering marital and financial problems boarded the plane at Phalaborwa Airport with a bomb consisting of nitroglycerin and ammonium nitrate. He recently contracted an important life insurance.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P Bandeirante in Vilhena

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1988

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PT-GJQ

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110-084

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1975

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On final approach to Vilhena Airport, the crew was completing a last turn to join the approach path when the aircraft stalled and crashed about 2 km short of runway threshold. All 13 occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the aircraft's speed was too low during the last sharp turn, causing the aircraft to stall and crash.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P Bandeirante in Santo Ângelo

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1987

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PT-GKT

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110-130

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1976

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On final approach to Santo Ângelo Airport, the crew encountered crosswinds up to 35 knots gusting. The airplane floated and eventually landed too far down the runway 29. After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking maneuver but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest into a ravine. All 13 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. As the landing procedure was incorrect, the crew should initiate a go-around.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante off Hoskins: 14 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1987

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P2-RDM

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Rabaul - Hoskins

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110-262

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1980

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While descending to Hoskins Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and severe turbulences. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed in the sea few km offshore. Three passengers were rescued while 14 other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control due to severe atmospheric turbulences.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante in Alpena: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1986 at 2200 LT

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N1356P

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Alpena-County-Phelps-Collins

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Detroit - Alpena - Saulte Sainte Marie

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110-370

YOM:

1981

Flight number:

MQ1746

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Michigan

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United States of America

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North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

3384

Captain / Total hours on type:

574.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

6271

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Aircraft flight hours:

9698

Aircraft flight cycles:

16767

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About 2050 on March 13, 1986, Simmons Airlines flight 1746, an Embraer Bandeirante, EMB-110P1, operating as a regularly scheduled flight, departed the Detroit Metropolitan Airport en route to Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, with a stop in Alpena, Michigan. The en route portion of the flight to Alpena was uneventful. However, due to the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions, the crew was unable to complete the instrument landing system (ILS) approach and land and they declared a missed approach at 2142. At 2153, the flight was cleared for a second ILS approach to Alpena. At 2156, the crew acknowledged that radar services were being terminated. This was the last transmission from the airplane. About 2215, a motorist reported that the airplane had
crashed. The airplane was found in a wooded area about 300 feet to the left of the extended centerline, and 1 1/2 miles short of the threshold of runway 01 at Alpena. The airplane was destroyed and two of the seven passengers and one of the two crewmembers onboard were killed.

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The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the flightcrew’s continued descent of the airplane below the glideslope and through the published decision height without obtaining visual reference of the runway for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the inefficient system used to disseminate weather-related information to the crew.

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Crash of an Embraer EMB-110C Bandeirante in Vitória da Conquista: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1985 at 1900 LT

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PT-GKA

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Takeoff (climb)

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Postal (mail)

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Vitória da Conquista – Salvador

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110-090

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1976

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Shortly after takeoff from Vitória da Conquista Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain sufficient height. During initial climb, it stalled and crashed about 2 km from the runway end. Both pilots were killed.

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The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the captain elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend when he lost control of the aircraft.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante in Villagarzón

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1985

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HK-2593

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Villa Garzón - Puerto Asís

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110-302

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1980

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During the takeoff roll, the right engine failed and exploded. The crew abandoned the takeoff procedure when the aircraft went out of control. It veered off runway and collided with trees located about 1,600 meters from the end of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed while all 16 occupants were rescued, among them five were injured.

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Failure and explosion of the right engine during takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P Bandeirante in Juara: 17 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1985

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PT-GJN

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Juara - Cuiabá

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110-063

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1975

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After takeoff from Juara Airport, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency after the failure of the left engine. The crew was cleared to return and the rescue teams were dispatched at the airport. On final approach, during the last segment, the aircraft went out of control and struck the ground. It veered off runway and collided with an emergency vehicle (fire bombers truck) before coming to rest in flames. All 17 occupants were killed while no one on the ground was injured.

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A left engine faulty fuel injection nozzle caused a blow torch effect, damaging compressor turbine vane ring and causing thermal fatigue and loss of one of the turbine blades. The resulting imbalance ruptured the starting control bypass fuel return.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante near La Magdalena: 17 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1985 at 1018 LT

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HK-2638

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