| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 1305 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Version: | Embraer T-27 Tucano |
| C/n (msn): | 312009 |
| Operator Titles: | Brazil - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Esquadrilha da Fumaca |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AbbotsfordMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYXX IATA: YXX Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Abbotsford Air Show 1986 |
| Photo Date: | August 1986 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 674787 |
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The Brazilian Air Force Esquadrilha da Fumaca (Smoke Squadron) performed their first demonstration on May 14, 1952 equipped with North American T-6 Texans. The team received their first Embraer EMB 312 Tucanos in 1983. Tragically, 1305 pictured crashed at Curitiba - Bacacheri (SBBI ) airport on take-off November 2, 1989 after an engine failure. The airport is in a heavily populated suburb and the pilot continued to fly the aircraft to protect those on the ground before ejecting too low to survive. In memory of Captain Idegaldo Coutinho Bacci. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 April 2024, and has since been viewed 192 times. |