Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia is a twin-turboprop commuter airliner. It is produced by Embraer of Brazil. This commuter airliner yesterday crashed in Lagos while conveying the remains of the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Agagu, his son Feyi and others to Akure, Ondo State.
It was reported to have crashed after two minutes of take-off.
Below are 11 things you should know about Embraer 120 aircraft:
- Amount varies between: 8,500,000 – 11,000,000 USD (2013)
- Carrying Capacity: 30 passengers
- Length: 65ft 7 1/2 in
- Maximum speed: 608 km/h
- Manufactured by Embraer in Brazil
- First ever flight: 1983
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- The name given to the first set of airliner was: EMB-120 Araguaia
- The name EMB-120 Araguaia was changed in 1979
- Its current name since 1979 is: EMB-120 Brasillia
- Also produced with EMB-120 Brasillia were: EMB-123-Tapajós,EMB-121
Xingu,EMB-121
-Since September 19, 1986, EMB-120 Brasilia has been involved in 16 accidents
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What the Brazilian's cannot use , is outdated old model why welcomed in Nigeria?
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