Accident Overview
A twin engine aircraft on a flight from Montes Claros Airport to Goiânia crashed in an open field near Silvânia after both engines failed. The aircraft carried one pilot and one passenger. The accident occurred during the descent phase.
Sequence of Events
Departing Montes Claros Airport at 1200 local time, the aircraft proceeded toward Goiânia. During descent to Goiânia Airport, the pilot reported a malfunction of the left engine and requested authorization for a direct approach to runway 32, despite runway 14 being active. Moments later, the right engine also ceased to operate. The pilot reduced altitude and initiated an emergency landing attempt. The aircraft struck the ground in an open field near Silvânia, approximately 50 kilometers east of Goiânia Airport.
The impact caused the seat belt attachment points to separate, and both occupants were thrown forward into the instrument panel. The aircraft was extensively damaged, and both occupants died.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the failure of both engines in flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors included the pilot's poor judgment regarding fuel quantity, inadequate flight planning resulting in incorrect fuel consumption estimates, and noncompliance with fuel policy procedures.