What happened
While operating a flight from Uaicas to Pião, the pilot experienced technical difficulties involving the right engine. In response to this issue, the pilot elected to divert the flight to Sítio da Velha Airport. The aircraft arrived at the diversion airfield and landed safely without additional complications.
Following the landing, a passenger who was a mechanic performed an inspection of the right engine but reported no visible issues or anomalies. Based on this assessment, the decision was made to proceed with the flight. One passenger chose not to board the aircraft for the subsequent departure.
During the takeoff roll and initial climb, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 200 feet. At this stage, the plane experienced a right bank and crashed a few hundred meters beyond the runway threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames. The accident resulted in three fatalities.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a sudden right bank during the early climb phase.
- The aircraft crashed following an engine inspection that failed to identify underlying issues.