What happened
On a scheduled service from Cascavel Airport to São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport, an aircraft carrying 58 passengers and four crew members experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While cruising at flight level 170, the plane began an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck a private garden near a villa in the city of Capela, situated west of Vinhedo and approximately 69 km from Guarulhos Airport. The impact occurred in a relatively flat attitude, and a fire broke out at the crash site. There were 62 fatalities and no survivors.
Findings
Data from the flight indicates that the aircraft's altitude remained steady until the moment control was lost. However, the flight experienced significant fluctuations in speed throughout the duration of the trip. It was noted that the aircraft was operating within severe icing conditions between flight levels 120 and 210 during the period of the accident.