Recife - Natal

On May 5, 2006 at 07:10 AM, Recife - Natal experienced a crash involving Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, operated by Terral Táxi Aéreo, with the event recorded near Natal Rio Grande do Norte.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The twin engine aircraft departed Recife-Guararapes Airport at 0609LT on a flight to Natal, carrying one passenger, one pilot and a load consisting of bags containing bank documents. On approach to Natal-Augusto Severo Airport runway 16L, the left engine failed. Shortly later, at a height of about 600 feet, the right engine failed as well. Aware that he will not be able to reach the airport, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in an open field. On touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft slid for about 200 metres before coming to rest in a muddy field. Both occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PT-IGL, MSN 500-3129, year of manufacture 1972.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -5.8247°, -35.2068°.