Bahia Táxi Aéreo - BATA

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

The twin engine aircraft departed Petrolina Airport at 1221LT on a flight to Salvador, carrying 2 passengers, 2 pilots and a load of bags containing bank documents. At 1332LT, while in cruising altitude, the crew contacted ATC and reported an engine failure. The captain elected to make an emergency landing and reduced his altitude when the aircraft entered a right turn and crashed in a field located in São Sebastião do Passé, about 50 km northwest of Salvador Airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all four occupants were killed.

Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá

On approach to Jequié Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. While descending too low in the Vale de Pedra, the aircraft struck the ground and crashed few km from the airport. The captain was killed and the copilot was seriously injured. He died few hours later.

Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá

The twin engine aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Salvador to Guanambi, carrying one passenger, two pilots and a load consisting of briefcases containing valuables. On final approach to Guanambi Airport, following a 1 hour and 42 minutes of flight, both engines lost power. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed few hundred metres short of runway. All three occupants were killed.

Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá

Shortly after takeoff from Jacobina Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power. The crew initiated a sharp turn to the left when the aircraft lost height, struck an electric pole and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.