Líder Taxi Aéreo

BAe 125

The airplane departed Brasilía-Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Airport in the evening on a charter flight to São Paulo-Congonhas, carrying two pilots and one passenger, the Senator Aécio Neves da Cunha. During the takeoff roll, a tire on one of the main landing gear failed. The crew continued the flight, informed ATC about his situation and preferred to divert to São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport that offered longer runway for an emergency landing. After touchdown by night, the aircraft deviated to the right then veered off runway. The left main gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest in a grassy area. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Beechcraft 90 King Air

On April 3, 2012, about 0920 atlantic standard time (ast), a Hawker Beechcraft C90GTx, N8116L, operated by Lider Taxi Aereo, was substantially damaged after ditching in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, 17 miles north of Aruba, following a dual loss of engine power during cruise. The flight departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was destined for Hato International Airport (TNCC), Willemstad, Curacao. The airline transport pilot and the pilot rated passenger were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight plan was filed for the delivery flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The Amsterdam arrived at the ditching location at 1120. The airplane was partially submerged. The crew of the Amsterdam attempted to prevent the airplane from sinking by placing a cable around it and hoisting it onboard. However during the attempted recovery, the fuselage broke in half and the airplane sank.

Learjet 35

The aircraft was completing an ambulance flight from Palm Beach to Rio de Janeiro with intermediate stops in Aguadilla and Manaus, carrying one patient, a medical team and two pilots. During the takeoff roll from 10 at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport, just before V1 speed, the crew heard a loud noise coming from the right side of the airplane. In the mean time, the aircraft started to deviate to the right. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated a braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest 400 metres past the runway end. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damage beyond repair.

Beechcraft Beechjet 400

The crew departed São Paulo-Congonhas Airport on a positioning flight to São José dos Campos. While descending to São José dos Campos, the captain led the controls to the copilot who was still under instruction. On final, the aircraft was too high on the glide. The captain took over controls but his reaction was excessive. The aircraft suddenly rolled to the right, causing the right wing to struck the ground few dozen metres short of runway 15 threshold. The aircraft landed and came to rest on the main runway. Both pilots evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Learjet 55 Longhorn

After touchdown on runway 20L at Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 20L is 1,320 metres long). The aircraft overran and came to rest in the Guanabara Bay. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Learjet 35

The aircraft departed São Paulo-Congonhas Airport on an ambulance flight to Uberlândia, carrying two doctors and two pilots who should pick-up a patient. The copilot was pilot flying. This was his first flight on a Learjet without an instructor. This was against regulations since the copilot was not fully qualified yet and the captain was not qualified to act as an instructor. Upon arrival at Uberlândia, weather conditions were poor with a low ceiling at 100 meters (clouds 8/8), fog and an horizontal visibility less than 200 meters (below minimums weather conditions). The crew abandoned the approach and initiated a go-around procedure. Few minutes later, a second approach was also abandoned. Rather than diverting to the alternate airport, the crew attempted a third approach when the aircraft struck the ground and crashed short of runway threshold. All four occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Learjet 24

On approach to Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz Airport, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck Mt Sangão located 23 km from the airfield. All four occupants were killed.

Rockwell Aero Commander 500

Crashed under unknown circumstances near Anapuera (exact location unknown).

Learjet 24

After landing at Campinas-Viracopos Airport, the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest few dozen meters further. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Conceição do Araguaia Airport, killing both crew members.

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

By night, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties and was unable to takeoff from Furnas Airport. It overran, struck trees and eventually crashed against a bridge. Both pilots and four passengers were killed while two others were injured.

Learjet 24

While approaching Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, the captain decided to abandon the landing and initiated a go-around manoeuvre after he has been informed about the fact that the runway was wet. He followed a holding circuit for about 30 minutes then started an approach to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport when the airplane struck power cables and crashed few km from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was limited due to low clouds.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

While approaching Botucatu-Fazenda Jau Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. A passenger was killed while six other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Rockwell Aero Commander 680

The twin engine aircraft departed Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport at 0450LT on a cargo flight to Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, carrying a crew of two, one loadmaster and a load of newspapers. While cruising by night, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 20 km from Itabira, east of Belo Horizonte. The aircraft was destroyed on impact and all three occupants were killed.