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December 17, 2009 · Boeing 727 · PR-MTL
Manaus, BR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Manaus, BR
Aircraft
Boeing 727
Tail Number
PR-MTL
Operator
Taf Cargo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA10WA028
On December 17, 2009, a TAF Cargo B727, Brazilian registration PR-MTL, struck trees on approach to the Manaus Airport. The airplane went around and diverted. The airplane had damage to the leading edge, slats, and landing gear. This accident is being investigated by the Brazilian Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to the CENIPA's investigation in accordance with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of manufacture of the airplane. All inquiries should be directed to CENIPA at www.cenipa.aer.mil.br.
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On December 17, 2009, a TAF Cargo B727, Brazilian registration PR-MTL, struck trees on approach to the Manaus Airport. The airplane went around and diverted. The airplane had damage to the leading edge, slats, and landing gear. This accident is being investigated by the Brazilian Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to the CENIPA's investigation in accordance with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of manufacture of the airplane. All inquiries should be directed to CENIPA at www.cenipa.aer.mil.br.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:38 UTC
Nearest AirportManaus, Brazil (1nm)
Runway10
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727
Tail NumberPR-MTL
DamageMinor
OperatorTaf Cargo
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPw · Turbofan | Turbofan
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0