Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jan 11, 2001 (3 killed), C...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on January 11, 2001 near Cascalho, Bahia, Brazil with 3 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after adverse weather and...
- Date: January 11, 2001
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Cascalho, Bahia, Brazil
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after adverse weather and low-level windshear in low visibility, with fatigue from excessive flight times, poor flight planning and weak operator oversight as contributing factors.
A Britten-Norman Islander on a prospecting flight from Paramirim ran into adverse weather and low-level windshear while trying to return to base. It crashed into the mountains near Serra Preta, and the wreckage was found the next day. All three occupants died.