Aircraft crash near Foz do Iguaçu Airport

6 fatalities • Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area short of the runway at Foz do Iguaçu Airport during a period of heavy rain.

What happened

During the approach phase to Foz do Iguaçu Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by heavy rainfall. While descending toward the runway, the aircraft struck treetops and a powerline. The impact occurred in a wooded area situated approximately one kilometer before the threshold of the runway.

As a result of the collision, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were six fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported.

Findings

Investigation into the crash indicates that the crew failed to maintain the necessary altitude during the approach. The combination of poor visibility due to heavy rain and an insufficient altitude led to the aircraft making contact with obstacles on the ground before reaching the airport.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during approach amidst heavy rain and limited visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-02-07 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area short of the runway at Foz do Iguaçu Airport during a period of heavy rain.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-02-07 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-02-07 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration PT-OQP, operated by Taxi Aéreo Florianópolis, at Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during approach amidst heavy rain and limited visibility.

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