What happened
Shortly after departing Runway 35 at Piracically Airport, a Beechcraft B200GT entered an initial climb phase when the crew received a stall warning alarm. The aircraft struggled to maintain altitude and began a right-hand turn before descending into a eucalyptus forest approximately 1.5 km north of the airfield. Upon impact, the aircraft disintegrated. The accident resulted in seven fatalities, including the pilot, co-pilot, and five passengers.
Findings
Investigations identified several contributing factors regarding the flight's execution and the crew's performance:
- The aircraft was operating at a weight that exceeded its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) by 1,374 pounds. This overweight takeoff caused the aircraft to enter a pre-stall condition during rotation.
- The crew experienced a lack of situational awareness due to fixation on excessive propeller RPM, which prevented them from noticing a critical decrease in airspeed.
- Inattention was noted in the crew's performance, specifically regarding monitoring flight parameters following the retraction of the landing gear.
- A reduction in engine power applied by the pilot after gear retraction likely contributed to the stall condition.
- The investigation also highlighted potential issues with training sufficiency for this aircraft class and a common industry misconception regarding the ability to operate the aircraft above its specified weight limits.