What happened
During a cargo flight departing from Franca Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during its initial climb. Less than sixty seconds after departing the runway, the aircraft entered a nose-down attitude while operating in adverse weather conditions. The plane impacted the ground approximately 1,500 meters beyond the runway threshold, resulting in a large explosion.
The flight was operating as a transport mission to Ribeirão Preto, tasked with delivering documents for Banco do Brasil. The impact and subsequent fire caused the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities involving the crew.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the climb phase of flight.
- The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the incident.