Detroit - Akron
Flight / Schedule
Detroit - Akron
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-120 BrasíliaRegistration
N233SW
MSN
120-307
Year of Manufacture
1995
Operator
Berry AviationDate
March 7, 2021 at 08:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Michigan
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On March 7, 2021 at 08:00 AM, Detroit - Akron experienced a crash involving Embraer EMB-120 Brasília, operated by Berry Aviation, with the event recorded near Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Michigan.
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: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. The twin engine airplane departed Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Airport at 2337LT on March 6 on a cargo service to Akron-Canton Airport, carrying two pilots and a load of various goods. After takeoff, the crew encountered technical problems and declared an emergency. He completed two low passes in front of the tower, apparently due to gear problems. Eventually, the aircraft belly landed at 0008LT and came to rest on runway 05R. Both pilots evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration N233SW, MSN 120-307, year of manufacture 1995.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine airplane departed Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Airport at 2337LT on March 6 on a cargo service to Akron-Canton Airport, carrying two pilots and a load of various goods. After takeoff, the crew encountered technical problems and declared an emergency. He completed two low passes in front of the tower, apparently due to gear problems. Eventually, the aircraft belly landed at 0008LT and came to rest on runway 05R. Both pilots evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Detroit - Akron
Operator
Berry AviationFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
