Atr ATR42 accident near Manaus, Br, June 15, 2019
On June 15, 2019 at about 4:10 pm local time, a Atr ATR42, registered PRMPN, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Manaus (Manaus International Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person had minor injuries; 37 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 15, 2019 · about 4:10 pm local time
- Place
- Manaus, Brazil · Manaus International Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 37 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Atr ATR42 320
- Registration
- PRMPN · no longer on the register · serial 20
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ATR 42-300 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane components.All investigative information will be released by the government of Brazil.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 37,258 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: SBEG Manaus
- Destination: SWCA Carauari
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 2 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 33 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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