What happened
A scheduled commercial flight departed from Belém-Val de Cans Airport, bound for Altamira, carrying 47 passengers and 4 crew members. The flight proceeded under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and the aircraft was in a stable configuration during its approach to the destination.
Upon reaching the runway at Altamira, the aircraft made a smooth touchdown and began a gradual deceleration using only ground idle thrust. However, once the aircraft reached a speed of 70 knots, a loud noise occurred, followed by the collapse of the left main landing gear. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to veer toward the left side of the runway. The aircraft subsequently exited the paved surface and came to a stop in a nearby grassy area.
Findings
Of the 51 people on board, there were no fatalities, though one passenger sustained minor injuries during the excursion.