2157
Flight / Schedule
2157
Aircraft
Embraer C-95 BandeiranteRegistration
2157
MSN
110-057
Year of Manufacture
1975
Date
June 3, 1977 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Natal Rio Grande do Norte
Region
South America • Brazil
Coordinates
-5.8247°, -35.2068°
Narrative Report
On June 3, 1977 at 12:00 AM, 2157 experienced a crash involving Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Natal Rio Grande do Norte.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
18 people were known to be on board, 18 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 16, passenger fatalities: 16, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed while taking off from Natal-Augusto Severo Airport in unknown circumstances. All 18 occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 2157, MSN 110-057, year of manufacture 1975.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -5.8247°, -35.2068°.
Fatalities
Total
18
Crew
2
Passengers
16
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed while taking off from Natal-Augusto Severo Airport in unknown circumstances. All 18 occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
16
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 18
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Brazil
Aircraft Details
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