On April 14, 2004, a Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4815 was involved in an aviation accident near Brazil. 33 people were killed. The investigation identified Desconocida as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia operated by Rico Linhas Aéreas crashed in the Amazon rainforest during its approach to Manaus on 14 May 2004.
What happened
On 14 May 2004, Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4815 was conducting a scheduled domestic service through the Brazilian state of Amazonas. The route originated in São Paulo de Olivença and included a stop in Tefé before the final destination of Manaus.
While the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia was performing its approach to Manaus, the aircraft struck the thick canopy of the Amazon rainforest. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 33 people on board, leaving no survivors.
Investigation
No specific details regarding the investigation process or the specific findings of the crash were provided in the source material.