On April 12, 2000, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration PT-KKI) operated by Cotercon Comercial was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine that was not lubricated according to published procedures. Inappropriate engine maintenance on part of the operator. Also, it was reported that the pilot's experience on this type of aircraft was insufficient. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During initial climb from Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, left engine failed. Pilot lost control; aircraft rolled left, struck four houses. Three occupants died, two on ground injured. Aircraft and houses destroyed.
Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft, which rolled to the left, lost height, and crashed onto four houses in the district of São Bernardo near the airport. The aircraft and four houses were destroyed.
Casualties and Damage
All three occupants of the aircraft were killed, and two other people on the ground sustained injuries.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The left engine failure occurred because the engine was not lubricated according to published procedures. Inappropriate engine maintenance on the part of the operator was also cited. Additionally, it was reported that the pilot's experience on this type of aircraft was insufficient.