Engine failure and post-crash fire in Bom Jesus do Galho City

4 fatalities • Bom Jesus do Galho City, Brazil

A Hawker Beechcraft 95-B55 crashed in Brazil following an engine failure, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On December 9, 2010, at approximately 21:35 UTC, a Hawker Beechcraft 95-B55, registered as PT-LEU, was performing a flight from Goiabeiras Airport (SBVT) in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, to Brasilia International Airport – President Juseclino Kubitschek (SBBR) in Brasília-DF, Brazil.

During the flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. Following the loss of power, the airplane impacted the terrain in Bom Jesus do Galho City, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A fire occurring after the impact destroyed the aircraft.

The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries and 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Dec 2010 BEECH 95-B55 B accident near Bom Jesus do Galho City, Brazil?

A Hawker Beechcraft 95-B55 crashed in Brazil following an engine failure, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Dec 2010 BEECH 95-B55 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Dec 2010 involved a BEECH 95-B55 B, operated by Agropecuaria Gegamo Aircraft, at Bom Jesus do Galho City, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?