Beechcraft 200 crash near Juiz de Fora airport

8 fatalities • Juiz de Fora, Brazil

A Beechcraft 200 crashed short of the runway at Francisco Alvares De Assis Airport, resulting in eight fatalities.

What happened

On July 28, 2012, at approximately 1000 UTC, a Hawker-Beechcraft Model 200, registered as PR-DOC, crashed while attempting to land at Francisco Alvares De Assis Airport (SBJF) in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. The aircraft was performing a non-precision instrument approach in dense fog when it struck trees, electrical power lines, and various structures. The impact occurred roughly 450 meters before the landing threshold of runway 03. The accident resulted in 8 fatal injuries, claiming the lives of the pilots and all six passengers on board.

The flight had originated from Pampulha-Carlos Drumond De Andrade Airport (SBBH) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2012 BEECH 200 UNDESIGNAT accident near Juiz de Fora, Brazil?

A Beechcraft 200 crashed short of the runway at Francisco Alvares De Assis Airport, resulting in eight fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 2012 BEECH 200 UNDESIGNAT accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2012 involved a BEECH 200 UNDESIGNAT, operated by Domingos Costa Ind. Alimentícias S.A., at Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?