6 fatalities

Fatal Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Foz do Iguaçu Airport (PT-OQP)

Foz do Iguaçu, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On February 7, 1993, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration PT-OQP) operated by Taxi Aéreo Florianópolis was involved in an aviation accident near Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into trees and a powerline one kilometer short of the runway at Foz do Iguaçu Airport during poor visibility, killing all six occupants.

Accident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Foz do Iguaçu Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered limited visibility conditions. The crew failed to recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low, leading to a collision with tree tops and a powerline. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a wooded area located one kilometer short of the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All six occupants on board were killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport and the wooded area near the runway. ## Environmental Conditions and Contributing Factors At the time of the accident, visibility was poor due to heavy rain falls. These weather conditions contributed to the crew's failure to realize the aircraft was at an unsafe altitude during the approach. The source does not provide further details on the specific cause of the accident beyond the limited visibility and the crew's failure to recognize the low altitude.