BOEING 727

Manaus — December 17, 2009

Event Information

DateDecember 17, 2009
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA10WA028
Event ID20100216X30255
LocationManaus
CountryBR
AirportManaus, Brazil
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model727
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageMINR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

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.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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